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The Door in the Wall

(Newbery Medal Winner)

(Newbery Medal Winner)

(Newbery Medal Winner)

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli

By Marguerite de Angeli
Read by Roger Rees

By Marguerite de Angeli
Read by Roger Rees

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Jul 01, 1990 | ISBN 9780440402831 | Young Adult

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Aug 10, 1998 | ISBN 9780440227793 | Young Adult

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Jan 25, 2012 | ISBN 9780307806352 | Young Adult

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May 27, 2008 | 156 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About The Door in the Wall

    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.

    About The Door in the Wall

    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.

    About The Door in the Wall

    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.

    About The Door in the Wall

    Set in the fourteenth century, the classic story of one boy’s personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs.

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    About Marguerite de Angeli

    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… More about Marguerite de Angeli

    About Marguerite de Angeli

    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… More about Marguerite de Angeli

    About Marguerite de Angeli

    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… More about Marguerite de Angeli

    About Marguerite de Angeli

    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… More about Marguerite de Angeli

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Classics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jul 01, 1990 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780440402831

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Classics

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Laurel Leaf
    Aug 10, 1998 | 128 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780440227793

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Classics

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Laurel Leaf
    Jan 25, 2012 | 128 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307806352

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Classics | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $9.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 27, 2008 | 156 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780739371879

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    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    Newbery Medal Winner WINNER 1950

    ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings SELECTION 1999

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