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Summary: Enjoyed this book and told its story to others.
Review: I first read this book at the age of 10. At the age of 19, during my college baby-sitting years, I told this story, one part per night, to two children who never ceased to enjoy it. At 20 I wrote Ms. Cockrell to tell her of my love for her book. She replied, thanking me and telling me it had taken 10 years for her to find a publisher for this wonderful story. I have since been delighted to find not only the book itself, again, but enthusiastic reviews from two generations of readers. Ms. Cockrell did herself proud with Shadow Castle, nine publishers notwithstanding.
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Summary: The most wonderful book I read as a child, over and over...
Review: On the slim chance there might be a site on the Internet about this book, I almost screamed in delight to find it had finally been reprinted. I am a librarian, and have been looking for this book for the last 25 years. I too, lent it out, after reading it a hundred times and never got it back. Thank you for bringing it back for all us to share with others.
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Summary: An excellent tale of elves, goblins, romance, and adventure!
Review: I read this book 31 years ago (at age 10) and was so moved by it that I wrote Marian Cockrell to request a sequel, unbeknownst to my family. What a great tale this is of a magical land, filled with fantasy, adventure, romance, and suspense. It is well written and deeply engrossing, grabbing even the attention of the most casual reader. I was so enthused that I envisioned the further adventures of the characters and would often dream of them as time passed. If you know have someone you love and want to share a unique book with them, send them a copy of Shadow Castle!
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Summary: A magnificent fairy tale!
Review: This book was the treasure of my childhood as well. I've still got my Scholastic Book Services (1968) green text copy in pretty good shape. In fact I just finished reading this to my children ages 5 - 9 and they all loved it as well. Bedtime was never this easy (and may never be so again). I'm impressed both by the number of reviewers of this book and the unanimity of opinion! I'll be thrilled to get my hands on a hardcover version I can actually let others touch.
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Summary: First step to fantasy.
Review: When I was around 9 years old, I found my father's copy of Shadow Castle. The totally magical environment enchanted me. Every since then I have loved fantasy, and reading in general. I am very glad that Amazon.com carries Shadow Castle, becuase I now have a young daughter to share this story with.
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Summary: Best of all
Review: I read this book when I was about 10 years old. I read a lot of fantasy stories after that including The Chroicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and Dragon's Lance. But none of these even comes close to Shadow Castle. After all of this time, its still my favorite story. I'm glad Amazon.com is carrying it for those who have not discovered it.
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Summary: This book has become a recurring dream of mine
Review: I was suddenly overwhelmed at my desk today with the desire to read Shadow Castle again. I couldn't believe my good fortune when I finally, suddenly remembered the name of the book--and I knew Amazon would have it if anyone did! I was given the book by my brother's former girlfriend (how I loved her) when I was 3 or 4. When I was a teenager, I in turn gave it to a young girl I knew. I've missed it terribly ever since, but soon I'll be reading it again! There aren't enough good books about goblins in this world.
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Summary: Thsi is the BEST fantasy book I have ever read!
Review: I looked for this book over three or four years, since my mom bought a copy of the out of print, green-inked version for her sister. (I'm not old enough to have read it in the 1960s of 70s; I kind of wasn't there.) I had a chance to read it, and I looked for it at every booksale I could get to until just two weeks ago when I bought a similar old copy at a used sale. I was not happy with myself for waiting until I already had it to check out Amazon. Still, I'm glad that other people have a chance to read Marian Cockrell's fantasy masterpiece about Mika and Lucy and the goblins. I used to annoy everyone in my house. When someone asked for the butter, I of course would always imitate the burned goblin as I passed it. Thank you for being just about the only place in the world that carries this book! I am sorry I could not give this book a fifteen or sixteen; I would have liked to. If you are looking at this, I urge you: please, please, PLEASE read this book!
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Summary: So Happy to Find Shadow Castle
Review: I have never been as surprised as when I saw how many people have read Shadow Castle. I have been searching for this book for years. I was beginning to think the book had been in my imagination, even though I knew the story by heart. Finally, I began to use the internet to search for it. Several book companies found old editions for me, but the book was always sold before I had a chance to purchase it. Last summer (1997) I did secure an old edition - the same edition I had read as a child. As soon as I saw the book it felt so familiar - like an old friend!
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Summary: My All-Time Favorite
Review: Imagine my surprise when I decided to once again try to locate this book and found that Amazon was now carrying it. Just over a year ago, when I discovered Amazon, I was told that it was out of print. I thought all was lost...but once again I will own the book the was my all-time favorite. My tale is very similar to the reviews listed on-line. A friend shared the book with me in 1968. I borrowed the book so often, that she told me to keep it. I read the book hundreds of time. When I went off to college, my parents sold the book in a yard-sale. Imagine my dismay when I found out what they had done (and they sold my collectible record albums too). Since that time I have searched off and on over the years, to no avail. When I have mentioned the book to others, no one has heard of the book. Now I will buy it for myself and share it with friends and love ones. I can't wait for the book to arrive. For those of you who are considering purchasing the book, you will also experience an unforgettable story that will enthrall the young reader.
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