Reviews and more on my blog: Entering the Enchanted Castle

My son was reading this and it made me want to re-read it too. A pleasure as always. My favorite part is when Cat takes back his magic -- a recurring motif in DWJ books, in which characters are frequently being magically exploited or used. When the seemingly weaker, but actually stronger young person reclaims their power and agency, it's an immensely satisfying moment.