The Castle of Grumpy Grouch : Literary Licensing, LLC : 9781498161015 : 1498161014 : 07 Aug 2014 : The Castle of Grumpy Grouch: A Fairy Story is a children's book written by Mary Dickerson Donahey and published in 1908. The story follows a young girl named Betty who lives in a village near the castle of Grumpy Grouch, a reclusive and grumpy old man who never leaves his castle. One day, Betty decides to visit the castle and discovers that Grumpy Grouch is actually a kind and generous person who has been misunderstood by the villagers. With the help of some friendly fairies, Betty sets out to show the villagers the true nature of Grumpy Grouch and bring happiness to everyone in the village. The book is filled with charming illustrations and a heartwarming message about the power of kindness and understanding. Overall, The Castle of Grumpy Grouch is a delightful fairy tale that is sure to captivate young readers and leave them with a valuable lesson about empathy and compassion.This Is A