The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone) - Softcover

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Skurzynski, Gloria

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9780394895987: The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0394895983 ISBN 13: 9780394895987
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1988

Synopsis

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.
 
Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape—and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it’s too late?
 
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About the Author

Gloria Skurzynski is an award-winning children’s book author. The recipient of the Eugene Emme Award of the American Astronautical Society, she is the author of The Minstrel in the Tower, What Happened in Hamelin, and This is Rocket Science. She lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho.

From the Back Cover

In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find their uncle, the children must summon all their courage and imagination. "Designed as easy-reading material for middle-graders, this has the virtues of an attractive format and illustrations, a fast plot, and even a feminist fillip: Alice is the more intrepid of the siblings, Roger's gifts are for music and ventriloquism."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

From the Inside Flap

In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find their uncle, the children must summon all their courage and imagination. "Designed as easy-reading material for middle-graders, this has the virtues of an attractive format and illustrations, a fast plot, and even a feminist fillip: Alice is the more intrepid of the siblings, Roger's gifts are for music and ventriloquism."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

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Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0394895983
ISBN 13 
9780394895987
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
64
Rating
  • 3.80 out of 5 stars
    924 ratings by Goodreads

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780812464481: Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone Books)

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ISBN 10:  0812464486 ISBN 13:  9780812464481
Publisher: Perfection Learning, 1988
Softcover