About This Book

Peasant children Pia and Enzio often dream about life in the beautiful Castle Corona. The members of the royal family of Castle Corona often dream about living lives of meaning. When thievery and intrigue break out in the court, all of these lives become entangled.

Newbery Medalist Sharon Creech (Walk Two Moons ) spins an imaginative tale about a glittering castle and the royal —and very spoiled — family who lives there, and of two peasants who are in possession of a stolen pouch that has the power to unlock secrets and transform lives. Full color.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech is the Newbery-Medal winning author of Walk Two Moons, and the Newbery Honor winning author of The Wanderer. Her other works include Bloomability, Absolutely Normal Chaos, Chasing Redbird, Pleasing the Ghost, Love That Dog, and Ruby Holler.

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David Diaz

Acclaimed artist David Diaz has been an illustrator and graphicdesigner for more than 20 years, and is recognized for his dynamicwork in national publications, popular products, and literaryworks for children and adults alike.

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