Tuesdays at the Castle

Tuesdays at the Castle
   By: Jessica Day George 
Genre: Mystery; suspense; fantasy  
Series: Castle Glower Series book 1

Synopsis: The royal children save their castle from destruction. 

Summary: Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. The Castle was always changing, especially on Tuesdays. A new staircase or secret passage, what would it make next? When the king and queen are ambushed and proclaimed dead, 14-year-old Prince Rolf is announced King. Now, with the help of the Castle, the royal children must track down their missing parents and save the kingdom. 

Q&A: 

1. How enticing was the plot? - The book was very engaging, leaving chapters at cliff hangers and inviting you to read more.

2. How well were the characters developed? Were they likable? - The story centers around the royal children, Princess Delilah "Lilah", Prince Rolf, and Princess Celie. Lilah plays the motherly role throughout the story. She's loving, kind, and can be the grownup figure when needed. Rolf, on the other hand, is the average "big brother." He's smart and serious, but is always ready for some fun. Little Celie is the main role in the story. She has always been the favored one by the Castle and is fun, brave, and lovable. 

3. What is the setting of the story? - The story is set in the Castle Glower and in the kingdom. 

4. Was there an overall moral message to the story that the characters learn?  - The characters don't necessarily learn a moral lesson in the story. Although they do grow in their confidence and trust, there wasn't really a big takeaway for the them or the reader. The story also talks a lot about magic. Wizards are referred to and of course there is the Castle itself with its "magic powers". But there were still some good elements to the book, the author touched on the love and strong bonds of family and friendship and the power of working as a team. 

5. Was the end satisfying? - Yes, right wins out over wrong in the end of the book. 

Ratings:

None Whatsoever         Moderate       Dude, YES

LOL Level:

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Tear Jerker Level:

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Can't Put It Down Level:

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Nailbiter Level:

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Good Book Level:

          1         2         3         4         5

Suggested Age Range:

4-6       6-9       9-12      12-15     15-18

This was a very enjoyable book, even though there were some minor negative elements for me. It was plenty exciting and was fun to read. Hope you check it out!

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~ Misten