The Secret of Terror Castle facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Robert Arthur, Jr. |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Three Investigators |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Published | 1964 (Random House) |
| Pages | 179 (first, hardback edition) |
| OCLC | 1417052 |
| Followed by | The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot |
The Secret of Terror Castle is an exciting detective novel for young readers. It was written by Robert Arthur, Jr. This book is the very first story in the popular "Three Investigators" series. It introduces readers to three clever friends who solve mysteries.
Contents
What is The Secret of Terror Castle About?
This story follows three young detectives who have just started their own investigation business. They decide to explore a place called Terror Castle. This old castle is known for being a haunted house. The boys hope to prove it is truly haunted. If they succeed, they believe famous film director Alfred Hitchcock might use it in his next movie. This would give their new detective firm a lot of good publicity!
What Happens at Terror Castle?
The Three Investigators meet with Mr. Hitchcock. He is a bit doubtful about their claims. However, he agrees to help them if they can show that the castle is genuinely haunted. Terror Castle used to belong to a movie actor named Stephen Terrill. He sadly died in a car accident. Before he passed away, Terrill promised to haunt his home. He wanted to stop anyone else from living there.
As the boys investigate, they find many strange and scary things happening. They encounter a "Fog of Fear" and even a "Blue Phantom." These events make the castle seem very real and spooky. The young detectives must use all their skills to figure out the truth behind these mysterious happenings.
Was There a Movie Based on the Book?
Yes, a movie based on The Secret of Terror Castle was shown on Disney XD. It first aired on March 19, 2010. It was shown again in April 2010. Later, it was rebroadcast on October 2, 2010, and again on March 3, 2011. The movie aired one more time on July 25, 2012.
How is the Movie Different from the Book?
The movie's story is quite different from the book. In the film, Stephen Terrill is an inventor, not a silent film actor. Many of the spooky events in the movie are actually Terrill's inventions. These inventions continue to work inside the house. Also, an art thief named Victor Hugenay is partly responsible for the "haunting" in the movie.
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First edition cover
