Elizabeth Winthrop Knihy

In this enchanting sequel, readers return to a magical kingdom where adventure and discovery await. The protagonist embarks on a new quest, facing challenges that test their courage and resolve. As they navigate through mystical landscapes, they encounter familiar characters and forge new alliances. Themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of believing in oneself are woven throughout the narrative, promising an engaging experience for fans of the original story.

Set in 1910 Pownal, Vermont, the story follows 12-year-old Grace, who struggles to excel as a doffer in the mill alongside her best friend Arthur. Despite her determination to help her talented mother, her left-handedness hinders her work. Inspired by their teacher, Grace and Arthur secretly reach out to the Child Labor Board about child labor practices. Their lives take a turn when reformer Lewis Hine arrives to document their plight, leading to a transformative experience that reshapes Grace's identity and her family's prospects.

A kid favorite for over thirty years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight readers for years to come! "Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy..." --Madeleine L'Engle, award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving, he is devastated. But then she gives him her parting gift--a mysterious model castle that has been in her family for years. The castle is perfect in every way, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. It's almost too real. Sure enough, when William picks up the tiny silver knight, Sir Simon comes alive in his hand and tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and a kingdom in need of saving. Hoping the castle's magic holds the key to getting his friend to stay, William embarks on a fantastic quest to another land and another time--where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle.