The Door in the Wall
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The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli
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.
Marguerite de Angeli was an American children's book author and illustrator who was born in Michigan in 1889. She is the author and illustrator of 28 books, and her novel The Door in the Wall won the Newbery Medal in 1950. She illustrated more than three dozen books for different authors in addition to her own work. In 1987, she passed away.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780440402831 |
| ISBN 10 | 0440402832 |
| Title | The Door in the Wall |
| Author | Marguerite De Angeli |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Year published | 1990-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Prizes | Winner of Newbery Medal Winner 1950 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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