The Door in the Wall
| AUTHOR | De Angeli, Marguerite |
| PUBLISHER | Laurel Leaf Library (08/10/1998) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Mass Market Paperbound) |
Description
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL - A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME - An uplifting story of resilience set in medieval times about a boy who learns to overcome obstacles and ultimately save the castle. This historical fiction novel is a classic for all ages! "An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph." --The New York Times Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin's destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone. A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark's, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, "Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it." Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king.
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ISBN-13:
9780440227793
ISBN-10:
0440227798
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Mass Market (Rack) Paperback)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
120
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
4.10 x 0.40 x 6.70 inches
Weight:
0.15 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Medieval
Young Adult Fiction | Disability
Young Adult Fiction | Classics
Grade Level:
7th Grade
and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.2
Point Value:
4
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL - A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME - An uplifting story of resilience set in medieval times about a boy who learns to overcome obstacles and ultimately save the castle. This historical fiction novel is a classic for all ages! "An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph." --The New York Times Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin's destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone. A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark's, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, "Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it." Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king.
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