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Highlights
- 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.
- 12 Years
- 7.66" x 5.29" Paperback
- 128 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
When Robin, the son of a nobleman, falls and loses the use of his legs, he is abandoned and 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--much harder--patience and strength. Winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"A poignant story, full of action, and a strongly painted canvas of the times as well." --The New Yorker "One has a feeling of the authenticity of the pageantry and atmosphere of medieval England...the illustrations are beautifully handled." --Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Marguerite de Angeli was an American writer and illustrator of children's books, born in Michigan in 1889. An author and illustrator of 28 books, she won the 1950 Newbery Award for her book The Door in the Wall. In addition to her own writing, she illustrated more than three dozen books for other authors. She died in 1987.Dimensions (Overall): 7.66 Inches (H) x 5.29 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Yearling Books
Theme: Medieval
Format: Paperback
Author: Marguerite De Angeli
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 1990
TCIN: 88890712
UPC: 9780440402831
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5560
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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