Gudrin made me think of Eilonwy in Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles, and Deegan is like many of Alexander's lovable rogues. The idea of a rat army reminded me of the evil hordes in Brian Jacques' Redwall books, though Redwall's horde leaders have much more distinct personalities. The urge to compare this book to the other YA fantasy stories I know is irresistible. So he lets Jason in on the secret of the castle, and they arrive in Sir Simon's world just in time to face the ominous portents heralding a strange and devouring army. When Jason jumps the train and witnesses William's failure to do so, William knows he needs to bridge that divide quickly if he wants to keep his friend. Show More people small enough to enter the castle's medieval world.
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