The Door in the Wall
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The Door in the Wall   -     By: Marguerite DeAngeli

The Door in the Wall

Random House Books for Young Readers / 1998 / Paperback

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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. Saved by Brother Luke, a friar, he teaches Robin how to swim and carve wood, about patience and strength, telling Robin that he must "find the door in the wall" to overcome his challenges. Winner of the 1950 Newbery Medal.

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Title: The Door in the Wall
By: Marguerite DeAngeli
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 128
Vendor: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1998
Weight: 2 ounces
ISBN: 0440227798
ISBN-13: 9780440227793
Ages: 9-12
Stock No: WW0227793

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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.

Author Bio

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.

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"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

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