The Castle of Um
By Ed Boxall
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Synopsis
Lily spends her days crafting a cardboard castle and her nights exploring a dream castle built by flying clothes. This unique tale blends prose and poetry to depict Lily's school life and imaginative dreams, drawing from real experiences to help children navigate friendships with empathy, honesty, creativity, and humour.
About the author
Ed Boxall is an author, illustrator, and performer from the UK who loves telling stories through words and pictures. He has written and illustrated books like 'Me and My Alien Friend,' sharing his imagination with children everywhere. Ed enjoys helping young readers discover the magic of stories and encourages everyone to be creative.
Pages
108 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2025
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