Bibliograph

Castle waiting, by Linda Medley ; with an introduction by Jane Yolen, Volume I

Type

Label

Castle waiting, by Linda Medley ; with an introduction by Jane Yolen, Volume I

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

10-14

resource.interestGradeLevel

5-9

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Castle waiting

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

834089488

Responsibility statement

by Linda Medley ; with an introduction by Jane Yolen

Summary

This graphic novel tells the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. The opening story, "The Brambly Hedge," tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on "Sleeping Beauty" when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Ch. 1-3. The curse of Brambly Hedge, pts. 1-3 -- Ch. 4. Bahtalo Drom -- Ch. 5. Your castle is your home -- Ch. 6. Labors of love -- Ch. 7. The caged heart -- Ch. 8. Cavalier -- Ch. 9-10. City mouse and country mouse, pts. 1-2 -- Ch. 11. Hook, line and sinker -- Ch. 12. Sweet temptations -- Ch. 13-19. Solicitine, pts. 1-7 -- Epilogue

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification