My individual choice for Fantasy genre was Castle in the Attic. What a wonderful book! I love how Winthrop weaves the individual stories into a magical quest to restore power to rightful rulers and right the wrongs that have been done. I found William's plan to keep Mrs. Phillips by miniaturizing her surprising. I also had some questions or points to ponder:
*The theme of the book? Perhaps it's Sir Simon's own words: "The weapons you need to fight the battle are inside your own heart"
*Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips spend a lot of time teaching William the art of chivalry. I found that refreshing.
* Alastor's final vision is a locust in the mirror. What does this mean?
* Where are the other knights and objects that were with the castle?
*Why is William the only one with the touch to bring the lead subjects to life? Why doesn't Mrs. Phillips' touch bring the wizard to life?
* The book is very realistic until they become miniature. In this book, Mrs. Phillips says, "There are rules in the world of magic just as there are in our own world. Everything has its place. Directions must be followed. Each person is given the right weapon." What would have happened if they broke a rule?
*Why didn't Sir Simon stay lost in the forest?
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