Castle Hangnail
by:
Ursula Vernon (author)
Format: MP3 CD
ASIN: B01K2VK3IK
Publish date: 2015-04-21
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Magic,
Childrens,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Paranormal,
Witches,
Humor,
Funny,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade
It was a marvelously dark and dour twilight at the castle. -opening sentence This book is so cute. All the minions are waiting for their new owner to arrive. They are expecting an Evil Wizard, a Dark Sorceress, or maybe a Wicked Witch. But what they aren't expecting is a twelve-year-old girl. M...
A fun MG Fantasy with a whole lot of heart. When Molly shows up on Castle Hangnail's doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castle's minions are understandably dubious. After all, she is 12 years old, barely five feet tall, and quite polite. (The minions are used to tall, demanding ...
Beautifully written book that isn't only for children. The story is surprisingly original and so are the characters. Only Ursula Vernon could give fully developed personalities to a steam-entity, a glorified pin-cushion "doll", and a pile of metal armour. I enjoyed this book more than I did the f...
This book is adorable, and I am madly in love with it. The illustrations are great. The characters are wonderful. It has a lovely sense of humor and a healthy respect for just how out of control mint can get.
Castle Hangnail needs a new Master, but when Molly (a Wicked Witch) arrives, she’s not quite what any of the minions expect. I loved the fresh, funny story, which also reminded me of classic middle grade books, like Diana Wynne Jones and Terry Pratchett (Vernon notes Eva Ibbotson as an influence too...
9 years ago
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