a thoroughly magical book by Library journal. idler Oliver Parker is 12-year-old American boy living in Paris and the loner then he has ever been. intimidated by his French teacher and his French school as prickly teachers and made melancholy by the long gray winter all very long for his friends and maybe even a little adventure one freezing January night much like tonight in Iowa is wishes are granted. after dinner I'll put on a gold paper crown that came with his has any cale he looked at himself in the mirror and instead of his own reflection he sees an amazing vision a boy hovering in front of him dressed in ancient French double it. close left behind by his ghostly boy lead Oliver to the Palace of Versailles. where he is swept into the French Court of the Window Wraiths, spirits who and have a glass and went in water and who have claimed Oliver as their ultimate ruler king of the window. full of suspense adventure Adam got Nick's novel is an unforgettable adventure for readers of all ages how cool is that!