Avery is celebrating her 13th birthday. She and her brother are in the woods on the way home to their father when they are suddenly kidnapped. Avery is taken to a strange castle where a huge group of 13 year-olds are hidden, their presence unknown to the adults. The kids secretly run the castle, and have their own court system on the side of their castle. Many mysteries surround the castle, and the children hiding there. One of the secrets is that the siblings of the children are hidden, so the 13 year olds will stay in the castle. But the king is growing old and his new wife wants to produce an heir to the throne. But the king had a son 13 years ago by his first wife, and no one knows what happened to him. His new wife's solution is to rid the kingdom of all 13 year-olds. But Avery and her friends are ready to fight. Avery, Kate, Tuck, and Kendrick are in charge of the network of kidnapped children, determined to get back to their homes and families. But in every kingdom there are problems. And in this castle secrets are around every corner. Who can Avery trust? I liked in this book that there was a mystery around every corner, and many twists and turns. I liked that the plot was kind of a puzzle, and the authors kept you guessing. I also liked that there were little Bible verses, and lessons within the story. This is one of my favorite books ever! Let me just put it this way-I finished the book and then picked it up to read it all over again! This book has earned a place on my honorary bookshelf. I am dying to read the next one. The sooner the better Miss Trisha and Mr. Jerry! Fall 2016 seems like forever away! I recommend this book to fantasy lovers. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The Glass Castle (Thirteen)
By Trisha Priebe, Jerry B. Jenkins
She couldn’t be sure which was louder—the person on their trail or her own heart, galloping like a stallion in her ears.
With one hand over Henry’s mouth, Avery looked down at the nicest dress she owned. Not only had she torn the ruffles and destroyed the hem, but the white linen stood out in the shadowy woods, making her an easy target.
If she survived this afternoon and made it home tonight—and that felt like a giant if—her father would demand to know why her dress was stained with grass and mud and tinged with blood.She would tell him the truth.
Except, it isn’t that easy.
Avery and her friends won’t go quietly. Avery, Kate, Tuck, and Kendrick take charge of the underground network of kidnapped children, inspiring them to believe that their past does not dictate their future and pledging to do the hardest thing of all. . .reunite the children with the homes they left behind.
When they discover that one among them might be the child of a man who wants them dead, will everything they work for be lost?
The Glass Castle is Book 1 of the Thirteen series.
Look for...
The Ruby Moon - Book 2
The Paper Boat - Book 3
Book Reviews (34)
Snicker9, your words have made my day! Thank you for your excellent review and summary. You should write novels. Thank you for the 5 stars. This review has earned a place on my honorary list of reviews. :) --Trisha
I loved this book so much!!!!!!!! It is about how a girl named Avery is taken away from her father, and her brother. She is taken to a Castle full of kids that have to hide from adults, afraid that they will be discovered. Strange things are happening in this ''Glass Castle'', and Avery and the other kids are the only ones who can unravel the secrets. Will they suceed, or will they die trying? This book is an amazing realistic fiction book that is for anyone 8 and up, and they don't have to love reading. My favorite character is Avery because of how thoughtful and caring she is to the people around her. I think the message in this story is to '' Fight for your freedom''. I wish that this book did'nt have such a big cliffhanger, because I feel like I NEED to read the next book in this series. Hope you enjoy this book!!!!!!!
Maddyp18, thank you for the lovely review! You did a great job summarizing the story. I'm glad you like Avery; I have a suspicion she would like you, too. Keep reading. Readers are leaders. --Trisha
This book was cool! The plot was interesting and I thought this book was really good!
Well, thank you so much, Oncer! So glad you read the book and enjoyed it. You made my day! Keep reading. Readers are leaders --Trisha
Wow, just heard about this book. Looks cool!
Thanks, Boomzoom! Hope you get a chance to read it. If so, let me know so I can send you a virtual high-five. Keep reading! --Trisha