The Castle Corona

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Pia and Enzo dream of living in the beautiful Castle Corona, having an easier life and getting as far away as possible from their mean old master. One day, when the brother and sister find a missing pouch containing some princely treasure, their lives take an unexpected, and rather royal, change of direction. But things in the castle are not always what they seem . . . A wonderful fairytale story in which lives collide, mysteries unfold and people come to realise their dreams from a Carnegie and Newbery Medal winning author

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. . . a delightful book. The narrative progresses like a picturesque and finely drawn puzzle * Guardian *
Wholly enchanting with wishes and dreams pursued * School Librarian *
An insightful social commentary wrapped up in an appealing and engaging fairytale package * Carousel *

Author Bio

Sharon Creech is the author of many prize-winning and internationally bestselling childrens books, including the Smarties shortlisted, Newbery Medal winner Walk Two Moons. Her latest older fiction title,The Wanderer, was a Newbery Honor title and was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Love That Dog was a Carnegie Commended book, and Ruby Holler won the Carnegie Medal.