The Water Castle
Megan Frazer Blakemore
The Water Castle
Megan Frazer Blakemore
Ephraim Appledore-Smith is an ordinary boy, and up until his father’s stroke he lived an ordinary life. But all that changes when his family moves to the Water Castle–their ancestral home in the small town of Crystal Springs. Mallory Green’s family has always been the caretakers of the Water Castle–and the guardians of the legendary Fountain of Youth, hidden on the estate grounds. Will Wylie’s family has been at war with the Applegates for generations, all because of the Water Castle’s powerful secrets.
When Ephraim learns of the Fountain, he’s sure finding it can cure his dad. With Mallory and Will’s help, he embarks on a quest that will blur the lines of magic and science, creativity and discovery, leaving readers left to wonder: Do you believe in the unbelievable?
Review
Angela Crocombe
This is a story about an ancient castle riddled with secret passageways, mysterious sounds and strange lights. It’s also the story of desperate people searching for the Fountain of Youth. When Price, Ephraim and Brynn move to an old castle after their father has a stroke, they are thrust into the middle of a century-old feud, family secrets and a town where everyone is just a little bit smarter and stronger than normal. Could it have something to do with the crumbling mansion – the Water Castle? And did their strange ancestor, Orlando Appledore, really discover magical properties in the water?
This book has some big topics: faith vs. science, overcoming rivalries passed down generations, and the race to discover the North Pole. With a dual narrative that places us both in 1908 and the present day, this is a fascinating story for confident readers aged 10 and up.
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