Book Review: The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech

As the description in the book goes: 


There was a castle. But not just any castle.

This was a castle that glittered and sparkled and rose majestically above the banks of the winding Winono River: The Castle Corona.

And in this castle lived a family.

But not just any family.

This was the family of King Guido, rich and royal and...spoiled.

And King Guido was so spoiled that neither jewels nor gold

nor splendid finery could please him.

For what he longed for most was...

a nap and a gown that didn't itch.

Far below this grand, glittering castle lived two peasants.

But not just any peasants.

These peasants, though poor and pitiful,

were plucky and proud.

And in possession of a stolen pouch.

But not just any pouch.

A pouch whose very contents had the power to unlock secrets and transform lives...

The very pretty Medieval-style illuminated cover. 

Orphans Pia and Enzio lived with a loud and lazy Master Pangini. They escaped their happiness by telling each other stories and getting lost in their make-believe world. When they accidentally picked up a stolen pouch, never in their lives would they imagine the great significance it held to them.

The Royal Folks are an interesting lot. The King is a lazy man who dislikes his kingly duties - preferring to sleep and be idle. His Queen Gabriella, longs to be her own person and not just the dutiful beautiful queen she was expected to be. Prince Gianni, heir to the throne - realizes that there is more to life than learning how to effectively be a ruler and the art of conversation. Princess Fabrizia, a spoiled, vain, bored little b*tch who throw tantrums at the most trivial of stuff. Prince Vito, the spare heir was displeased that he was born solely to replace his brother should an unfortunate thing happen to him. Brave, imaginative, he has an unsatiable thirst for adventure.

When the orphans and the royal children meet, their lives were quite different from then on.

Rating: 9/10

Plot: 7/10 

Illustrations: 10/10

This is a good summer read for those of you who likes to read relaxed delightful stories.

 The Royal Children

 The Pouch

Enzio and Pia