The Castle of Tangled Magic

The Castle of Tangled Magic is a fantasy book for children. It was written by Sophie Anderson and published in 2020. The story is based on Slavic folklore.

 Story 
Olia is a 13-year-old girl who lives in Castle Mila. The castle is a strange wooden building that is 500 years old. When a magic storm threatens to destroy her home, Olia discovers that the castle is full of hidden magic.

To save her family, she must go to the Land of Forbidden Magic. She travels with a friend named Feliks, who is a fox-like spirit called a domovoi. To fix the magic, Olia must find an evil wizard and cut off his beard.

 Reception 
The book received mostly good reviews from critics:

 Publishers Weekly praised the magic in the story and the themes about family.
 The School Librarian called it a great story about growing up and defeating self-doubt.
 Kirkus Reviews liked the character of Olia, but they thought some parts of the world were not explained well enough.

 Awards 
Several news groups named this one of the best books of 2020, including The Times and Waterstones. It was also chosen as a top book for talented young readers in 2021.

 References 

 Other websites 


Category:2020 children's books
Category:Fantasy novels
Category:Novels set in castles