The Castle Behind Thorns

Written by Merrie Haskell

Trapped in a thorny castle, a young apprentice must uncover secrets to escape.

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332 pages· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

In a castle shrouded by thorns, blacksmith apprentice Sand awakens with no memory of his arrival. As he repairs the ruins, he discovers his touch brings unexpected magic. Joined by the mysterious heir, Perrotte, they must unravel the castle's secrets to break free. Can they restore the castle and unlock its mysteries, or will they remain trapped forever?

From the publisher

This magical adventure set in an enchanted castle surrounded by thorns tells a tale of the power of memory and story, forgiveness and strength, and the true gifts of craft and imagination. By the acclaimed author of The Princess Curse and Handbook for Dragon Slayers, this original fantasy is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine, Karen Cushman, and Shannon Hale.When blacksmith apprentice Sand wakes up in a ruined castle, he has no idea how he got there, but the thorny brambles that surround the walls prevent him from leaving. As he begins to fix up the castle in order to survive, everything he touches somehow works better than it should. Then, as he continues to explore, Sand discovers the castle’s secrets, including its long lost heir, Perrotte. Together they must fully repair the broken castle if they ever want to leave.

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