The Castle Corona

Written by Sharon Creech · Illustrated by David Diaz

A stolen pouch holds secrets that could change lives in a spoiled king's realm.

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352 pages· 41,224 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 800L

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Bookroo's summary

In the opulent Castle Corona, King Guido's royal family is spoiled and restless. Meanwhile, two plucky peasants in the woods possess a mysterious stolen pouch. Its contents could unlock secrets and transform lives. As the peasants grapple with their discovery, the kingdom's fate hangs in the balance. What secrets does the pouch hold, and how will it impact both the peasants and the royal family? Dive into a tale of intrigue and transformation where the simplest of objects can alter destinies.

From the publisher

Long ago and far away . . .There was a castle. But not just any castle. This was the grand and glittering Castle Corona.And in this castle lived a family. But not just any family. This was the family of King Guido: rich and royal and . . . spoiled. And King Guido was so spoiled that no finery could please him, for what he longed for most was . . . a nap and a gown that didn’t itch.Far below this grand castle in the dense woods lived two peasants. But not just any peasants. These peasants, though poor and pitiful, were plucky and proud. And in possession of a stolen pouch. But not just any pouch. A pouch whose very contents had the power to unlock secrets and transform lives . . .

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