SHORTLISTED FOR THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2023: CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: OLDER NON-FICTION (9-12-YEAR-OLDS) BEWARE! You've been imprisoned in a medieval castle and may be trapped forever! Can you escape the fortress walls? It is 1389, and you are locked in a tower of a medieval castle. The door is guarded. The castle bustles with nobles, servants, craftspeople and entertainers. But it is also a mighty fortress fiercely defended by soldiers. The castle's massive walls protect it from enemy attack, while inside there is a maze of dark passageways. Stay calm, use your wits and consult the heraldic wheel on the front cover. If you follow the clues, solve the riddles and decode the puzzles, you will make your escape!

About the Author
Stella A. Caldwell has written more than 20 books for children covering everything from mythical beasts and legends to the ancient Egyptians, pirates and medieval knights. She studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book, a field guide to dragons called Dragonworld.

Reviews
"It's really good because instead of it being someone else's story, it's yours and you choose where to go." Eva, aged 11; "This book is really fun and exciting - you don't know what will happen next!" Rowan, aged 9; "A unique way in putting across historical knowledge." Just Imagine, teacher review


Awards
Short-listed for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023: Children's Book of the Year - Older Non-Fiction (9-12-year-olds) 2023.



Book Information
ISBN 9781915588067
Author Stella Caldwell
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Weldon Owen Children's Books
Publisher Weldon Owen Children's Books