The Enchanted Castle

by E. (Edith) Nesbit

"The Enchanted Castle" by E. Nesbit is a children's fantasy novel published in 1907. Three siblings exploring during school holidays discover a mysterious country estate with marble statues, a maze, and a sleeping princess. When a magic ring they find begins granting wishes in unexpected and disturbing ways, the children must learn to control its powers. Blending imaginative play with subtle magic, the story follows their adventures as enchanted objects come to life with unpredictable consequences.