The Door in the Wall

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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 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 wood-carving and—much harder—patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, "Thou hast 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, v/ho cannot mount a horse and ride to battle, who saves the townspeople and discovers there is more than one way to serve his king.
Winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
"An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph over handicap. Unusually beautiful illustrations,... Tovább

Fülszöveg

11 I
in
SBargaerke de ®^geK
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.
A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark's, where he is taught wood-carving and—much harder—patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, "Thou hast 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, v/ho cannot mount a horse and ride to battle, who saves the townspeople and discovers there is more than one way to serve his king.
Winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
"An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph over handicap. Unusually beautiful illustrations, full of authentic detail, combine with the text to make life in England during the Middle Ages come alive." —The New York Times
"One has a feeling of the authenticity of the pageantry and atmosphere of medieval England the illustrations are beautifully handled " —Kirkus Reviews
"A poignant story, full of action, and a strongly painted canvas of the times as well."
— The New Yorker
Marguerite de Angeli was one of the most popular, well-loved authors for young people ever. Born in 1889, she wrote more than twenty-five highly acclaimed children's books.
Cover illustration by Gabriel
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