Ten-year-old Wikkley McStag and his family are born farmers, happy to work the land. But then they—and other royal subjects—are forced to buy strange, useless machines. Money starts running out. Now the McStags have two days before they lose their farm. As the eldest child, Wikkley must journey to the palace and ask for the king’s help. His loved ones only hope his reckless nature won’t get him in trouble once he’s there! When Wikkley arrives at the palace, he finds an unnecessary castle being built right into the sky. The same thing is happening in a neighboring kingdom. When royal foolishness leads to disaster, it’s up to Wikkley to save several lives. Will his recklessness finally come in handy? Or will it mean the end of his family, his farm, and possibly . . . his life?From the fantasy world of THE ADVENTURES OF STANLEY DELACOURT, Ilana Waters brings you another alternate-medieval adventure. If you like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, don’t miss meeting Wikkley McStag! (This novella is approximately 21,000 words, or 70 pages). “A delightful book from beginning to end. Wikkley is a fun narrator with enough personality to satisfy even the most discerning of readers.” –GeoLibrarian.blogspot.com“CASTLES IN THE AIR is innovative, magical, and fun! There's a lot of adventure in every chapter. Wikkley is adorable, and makes a perfect hero for a middle grade fantasy. Though meant for children, the novella could be enjoyed by anyone.” --PeskyPiksiPesterNomi.blogspot.com“Wikkley was a quick favorite character to me. He was funny, brave, and real to the reader. This book is a great read for children.” --AngiesAngelsRKids-Furkids.blogspot.com“I really liked CASTLES IN THE AIR. It reminded me of THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH!” –Ellie K. “I enjoyed this story so much, I read it twice . . . and I don't normally read middle-grade material! This was wonderful. Happy, adorable, and kind of magical, with a voice that is absolutely spectacular.” –Jen S.“This is a great story! It flows well and has a wonderful amount of humor, which kept me smiling, smirking, and giggling. Also, all the characters are lively, believable and fun.” –Tonja D.