{"product_id":"castle-waiting-linda-medley-9781606996027","title":"Castle Waiting","description":"\u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on \"Sleeping Beauty\" when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates \u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources -- fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes -- Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. \u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda Medley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1606996029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781606996027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantagraphics Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/18\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.02h x 5.55w x 1.08d","brand":"Linda Medley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049163387135,"sku":"9781606996027","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4648099a-a533-45bc-a122-4a570b5ab367.jpg?v=1685000003","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/castle-waiting-linda-medley-9781606996027","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}