Review - Tuesdays at the Castle

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was another enjoyable book.  It's one of the nominees for Utah's Beehive Book Awards for children' fiction.  It was very imaginative and moved along at a good pace.  The story drew me in and kept my interest, something I appreciate in a good book.  This would be appropriate for any reader, especially those interested in strong female characters and a little fantasy.  Even boys might be interested in the running of the castle and the events leading up to this story.

The plot (as provided by Goodreads.com): Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions. But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it's up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle's never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. This delightful book from a fan- and bookseller-favorite kicks off a brand-new series sure to become a modern classic.


Now I am reading Mr. Monk Gets on Board by Hy Conrad.