The Door in the Wall: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Softcover

De Angeli, Marguerite

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440227798 ISBN 13: 9780440227793

Publisher: Laurel Leaf, 1998

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.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

Set in the fourteenth century, the classic story of one boy's personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurel Leaf
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0440227798
• ISBN 13: 9780440227793
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 128