Product listings consistently recommend this edition for 12-year-old readers; the suggested age is listed as 12 years.
The novel is historical fiction set in medieval England (noted as the 14th century) and is categorized for young readers as young adult/historical with a medieval theme.
The book is described as a Newbery Medal winner and is also noted for recognitions such as the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award and inclusion on Parade’s Best Kids Books of All Time list.
Listings show heights of about 6.7–7.66 inches, widths of about 4.1–5.29 inches, depths of about 0.31–0.4 inches, and weights around 0.15–0.2 pounds.
The author is Marguerite de Angeli, an American writer and illustrator who authored many books and won the Newbery Award for this title.
The story explores resilience and personal heroism, overcoming disability, patience and inner strength, learning a craft (woodcarving), and serving others.
Reviewers describe the illustrations as unusually beautiful, full of authentic detail, and “beautifully handled.”
