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Long ago and far away . . .
There was a castle. But not just any castle. This was a castle that glittered and sparkled and rose majestically above the banks of the winding Winono River: the Castle Corona.
And in this castle lived a family. But not just any family. This was the family of King Guido: rich and royal and . . . spoiled. And King Guido was so spoiled that neither jewels nor gold nor splendid finery could please him, for what he longed for most was . . . a nap and a gown that didn't itch.
Far below this grand, glittering castle lived two peasants. But not just any peasants. These peasants, though poor and pitiful, were plucky and proud. And in possession of a stolen pouch. But not just any pouch. A pouch whose very contents had the power to unlock secrets and transform lives . . .
And oh, there is an author. But not just any author. Sharon Creech is a Newbery Medal-winning author whose tantalizing tale will not only dazzle and delight but also entertain and excite.
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"This is a great book if you like fantasy and far off castles. I loved this book, and it was one of the most amazing books I've ever read. Although, I have to admit, the pictures are kind of weird. "
— Serene (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The playful tone, the mystery of a thief’s identity and the wide range of voices will give listeners several hours of enjoyment.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Jennifer Wiltsie’s narration perfectly matches the languid pace of the tale. Wiltsie carefully and skillfully finds each nuance of humor and irony in the evolution of the royal family. The varied voices of the servants who gently bring about this evolution will be the listeners’ primary joy.”
— AudioFile -
“Wiltsie reads this comic fairy tale using British and American dialects to denote characters, clearly defining each through changes in pitch and accent…All in all, this is an able production of a popular author’s work.”
— Booklist -
This lengthy original fairy tale is immensely satisfying both in its telling and its presentation…A treat for fans of the genre.”
— Kirkus Reviews
The Castle Corona Listener Reviews
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" I don't have much to say about this book. It was not one of Creech's best. It was mildly entertaining, and I don't think I wasted my time, but I also don't think I'd recommend it. "
— Tara, 4/30/2011 -
" This book was AMAZING. The only problem is the ending left me hanging so much I had to try to write my own sequel.... "
— musicluvr123, 4/5/2011 -
" I LOVED it. It's a really nice story. No complaints :D "
— Toria, 4/1/2011 -
" Some really nice lines in this one, but the plot didn't really grip me. Will try some of her other books a try though! "
— Lamplight, 3/27/2011 -
" I was disappointed with this one. I guess I expected too much ... My son got bored with it, too, but we kept with it until the ned. "
— Kevin, 3/20/2011 -
" A cute, little book. While I liked the ending, for the most part, I really felt like it was just thrown together. Concerning the ending, there wasn't a lot of depth and it happened too quickly for my taste. But the beginning to the middle of the book had me enjoying myself. "
— Trina, 2/17/2011 -
" A light enjoyable read with a fairytale feel. I loved her whimsical dialogue and REALLY Loved the opening page. "
— Nan, 2/12/2011 -
" I love dthis book. It was one of those loop story and the person in it is telling it though it is in 3rd person "
— ?eah, 12/21/2010 -
" It definetly wasn't my favorite. The book was very predicting but I guess that is how fairy tales are. "
— Orrin, 12/18/2010 -
" I love Creech as a rule, this book fell flat for me. "
— Melissa, 12/10/2010 -
" this book is really awesome!! its kind of confusing at first, but you get used to it afterward "
— 711atifa, 11/5/2010
About Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech has written more than twenty books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the United States and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler. Before beginning her writing career, she taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland.
About Jennifer Wiltsie
Jennifer Wiltsie is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her films include Wendigo, Uninvited, and The Fever. She has guest starred on HBO’s The Sopranos and Masterpiece Theatre’s Clarissa. On Broadway she has performed with Matthew Broderick in Night Must Fall, and her off-Broadway credits include Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. In London’s West-End, she starred in Alan Ayckbourn’s revival of Absurd Person Singular.