The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

"I've never had a real life.

I've just breathed in and out."


Valancy Stirling wakes up on her 29th birthday feeling as gray as the sky outside. She's given up on love. She's given up on hope. She's given up on herself, until . . . shocking news forces her to take charge of her life. The Blue Castle follows Valancy's journey to love, hope, and most importantly, her true self. What you discover about yourself along the way may surprise you! 


This simple English version of the original book is great for:

  1. English learners
  2. Emerging adult readers
  3. Anyone who enjoys short, sweet reads


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The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

"I've never had a real life.

I've just breathed in and out."


Valancy Stirling wakes up on her 29th birthday feeling as gray as the sky outside. She's given up on love. She's given up on hope. She's given up on herself, until . . . shocking news forces her to take charge of her life. The Blue Castle follows Valancy's journey to love, hope, and most importantly, her true self. What you discover about yourself along the way may surprise you! 


This simple English version of the original book is great for:

  1. English learners
  2. Emerging adult readers
  3. Anyone who enjoys short, sweet reads


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The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

The Blue Castle: Retold in Simple English

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Overview

"I've never had a real life.

I've just breathed in and out."


Valancy Stirling wakes up on her 29th birthday feeling as gray as the sky outside. She's given up on love. She's given up on hope. She's given up on herself, until . . . shocking news forces her to take charge of her life. The Blue Castle follows Valancy's journey to love, hope, and most importantly, her true self. What you discover about yourself along the way may surprise you! 


This simple English version of the original book is great for:

  1. English learners
  2. Emerging adult readers
  3. Anyone who enjoys short, sweet reads



Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798869374370
Publisher: Kiss Books
Publication date: 06/19/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 112
File size: 186 KB

About the Author

Born and raised in the US, Raina Ruth Nakamura has lived in Yokohama, Japan for over 20 years. She has always loved reading and she created KISS Books so both English learners and emerging adult readers can enjoy books as much as she does. KISS Books have short chapters with simple sentences and common vocabulary. They are based on classic stories with valuable themes like self-confidence (The Blue Castle) and forgiveness (The Scarlet Pimpernel, a future KISS Book). Raina hopes her books bring joy to readers' lives.

Table of Contents

Chapter OneValancy's Birthday

Chapter TwoBeating the Snake

Chapter ThreeSneezes Aren't Allowed

Chapter FourThe Rosebush and the Letter

Chapter FiveHer Own Pile of Dust 

Chapter Six The Anniversary Party

Chapter SevenRoaring Abel Needs Help

Chapter Eight"Just pure, damn luck"

Chapter NineBarney to the Rescue  

Chapter TenCissy's Great Relief

Chapter ElevenA Surprise in the Garden

Chapter TwelveThe Blue Castle

Chapter ThirteenThe Stirlings Get a Shock

Chapter FourteenMoonlight in the Woods

Chapter FifteenWinter on Mistawis

Chapter SixteenA Few Seconds of Terror

Chapter SeventeenValancy Hears the Truth

Chapter EighteenA Stranger Visits

Chapter NineteenBarney's Other Secret

Chapter Twenty Back on Elm Street

Chapter Twenty-oneThe Family Bible

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