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"History and legend blend in this collection. The mostly European-based selections focus on Bodiam Castle (England), the Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle (Scotland), Chambord (France), Bran Castle (Romania), etc., in addition to Himeji Castle (Japan), Catherine's Palace (Russia), and Hearst Castle (U.S.). A section entitled Medieval Minutes follows the poems, providing additional facts (many of which are not about medieval times) and a time line for historical context. Burr's oil paintings capture the grandeur, loneliness, and mood of each castle in evocative shades of light and dark."

—Jill Heritage Maza, School Library Journal

"Burr sets the poems into spread-sized scenes...all of which strongly enhance the overall Romantic atmosphere. Dreamers will latch on to the poems and pictures; for young historians, the poets close with prose notes, a timeline and a robust reading list."

—Kirkus Reviews