Properties (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
no film adaptation. |
| gptkbp:artMovement |
imagery.
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
William_and_Mrs._Phillips.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Winthrop
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| gptkbp:availableFormats |
available in paperback.
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| gptkbp:awards |
Notable_Children's_Books
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| gptkbp:character |
Mrs._Phillips
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| gptkbp:characterArc |
William's_journey_to_maturity.
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
William_grows_through_his_adventures.
William_matures. |
| gptkbp:characterTraits |
bravery.
choosing between reality and fantasy. initial cowardice. to protect the castle. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
William's_quest_to_save_the_castle.
William_learns_bravery. |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive
examines childhood fears. |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced children's fantasy.
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| gptkbp:firstClaim |
1985 edition.
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| gptkbp:genre |
children's literature
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
1980s children's literature.
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| gptkbp:homeGround |
Elizabeth_Winthrop_is_a_children's_author.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Castle in the Attic
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| gptkbp:humanInteraction |
loss and adventure.
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:James_Marshall
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
C.S._Lewis.
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| gptkbp:influences |
fantasy literature
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
personal experiences of the author.
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| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0064403480
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
William
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| gptkbp:motif |
magic
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
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| gptkbp:notableStores |
The_Battle_for_the_Castle.
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| gptkbp:pageCount |
192
medium length. well-known. |
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy discovers a magical castle in his attic.
the castle is real. linear. |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
widely available.
influenced young readers. part of a series. adventure and fantasy. an attic and a castle. frequently chosen. illustrated_by_James_Marshall. |
| gptkbp:publisher |
HarperCollins
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| gptkbp:releaseYear |
1985
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| gptkbp:sequel |
The Battle for the Castle
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| gptkbp:setting |
a castle
modern day |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the castle represents childhood.
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the castle symbolizes dreams.
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| gptkbp:targetAudience |
children
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| gptkbp:thematicElement |
friendship.
|
| gptkbp:theme |
imagination
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| gptkbp:userDemographics |
ages 8-12.
generally favorable. middle grade. highly engaging. |
| gptkbp:wrote |
a classic in children's literature.
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