The Door in the Wall

by Marguerite de Angeli

Overview

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 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—much harder—patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, "Thou has only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it."

Robin soon enough learns what Brother Luke means. And when the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, it is Robin, who cannot mount a horse and ride to battle, who saves the townspeople and discovers there is more than one way to serve his king.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780440402831
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	07/01/1990
Series:	Yearling Newbery Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	49,510
Product dimensions:	5.19(w) x 7.69(h) x 0.35(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

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.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 4-8-This Newbery Medal winning story, set in medieval times, is about a boy who learns his own strength when he saves the castle and discovers there is more than one way to serve his king.

School Library Journal

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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