The Door in the Wall - Hardcover

De Angeli, Marguerite

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038507283X ISBN 13: 9780385072830

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1989

Synopsis

Ever since he can remember, Robin, son 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 in one stroke: He falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him and Robin is left alone.

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 AudioFile:

De Angeli's classic was written for middle-grade readers, but this is a children's story the whole family can enjoy because the unabridged production is simple, elegant, robust and finely crafted in every way. Actor Roger Rees is expressive but never overly emotional. (That's a good choice--a sentimental reading would turn off some youngsters and most adults.) Spare, tasteful sound effects (church bells, chant) and touches of specially composed music give an immediate feel of the medieval time and setting. Well-conceived, well-produced, well-performed. S.P. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 038507283X
• ISBN 13: 9780385072830
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: De Angeli Marguerite