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The Minstrel in the Tower by Gloria Skurzynski

The Minstrel in the Tower

Gloria Skurzynski

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · April 12, 1988

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.

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Who it’s for
A brisk medieval adventure pairs a daring escape with a sibling’s musical ingenuity.
Themes
Courage, Sibling teamwork, Rescue and escape
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music. Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape—and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help?

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Medieval Escapade

A brisk medieval adventure pairs a daring escape with a sibling’s musical ingenuity.

Come here for

  • Knights, castles, bandits, and a hidden tower
  • A quest where courage and music both matter

Expect

  • A suspenseful rescue story
  • Two siblings finding their way through danger

Where it sits

Medieval Tales98%
Music Stories61%
Action & Adventure50%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Sibling Stories
  • Medieval Tales
Authors
Gloria Skurzynski
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
April 12, 1988
Format
Paperback
Theme
Courage · Sibling teamwork · Rescue and escape
Reading lane
Action & Adventure