| Three children in early twentieth century England have to spend the summer vacation staying at a private school in the country. They go looking for a cave and find it - then find it leads to a a castle set in parkland from a fairytale. In the park is a maze, and in the center of the maze a princess in an enchanted sleep. They wake her with a kiss, but soon realize she is a girl their own age playing a game. She puts on a ring which she claims makes the wearer invisible. She is as surprised as anyone when it actually does!
The rest of the story follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy, Kathleen and Mabel as they deal with the powers of the ring. Halfway through the book the ring changes from a ring of invisibility to a ring that grants wishes. The children always find that the ring makes life difficult, although exciting. They have to deal with burglars, living statues, and dress-up characters which come to life, as well as the practical problems of getting enough to eat when no one can see you. Along the way they get to know each other and learn to cooperate. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Age: - a kid If magical mental powers: - can grant wishes Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - 60's-90's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |
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