The Door in the Wall
(newbery Medal Winner)
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · August 10, 1998
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A medieval coming-of-age story finds quiet drama in resilience, patience, and unexpected ways to serve.
- Themes
- Resilience, Adapting to disability, Finding new ways to serve
- Genres
- Medieval YA, Disabilities & Special Needs for Teens, YA Classics
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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.
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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.
Strength in Another Way
A medieval coming-of-age story finds quiet drama in resilience, patience, and unexpected ways to serve.
Come here for
- A thoughtful story of adapting when life changes course
- Medieval atmosphere with a focus on character and inner strength
Expect
- A sustained narrative about learning new skills and finding purpose
- An uplifting arc, without pretending obstacles disappear
Where it sits
| Disabilities & Special Needs for Teens | 86% |
|---|---|
| YA Classics | 85% |
| Medieval YA | 73% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Classics
- Medieval YA
- Disabilities & Special Needs for Teens
- Authors
- Marguerite de Angeli
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- August 10, 1998
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Resilience · Adapting to disability · Finding new ways to serve
- Reading lane
- YA Classics