The Battle for the Castle
Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
The adventure continues in this exciting companion to The Castle in the Attic., , As William turns twelve, he wonders if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year, Jason has grown a foot taller, while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to “jump the trains,” William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason? William gets his answer when h….Read More
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