The Door in the Wall

Author: Marguerite de Angeli

The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli won the Newberry medal in 1950 and tells the story of a young noble boy in the Middle Ages facing great difficulty.

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SKU 9780440402831 Categories Ambleside Online, Historical Fiction (13-18), Historical Fiction (8-12), Year 2 Tags medieval, middle ages

Description

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.

Winner of the Newbery Medal

Companion Products:

The Door in the Wall – Set
The Door in the Wall
Door in the Wall – Student Guide
Door in the Wall – Teacher Guide