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Door in the Wall, The

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 the 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. 

If you would like to study this book further, you can use the Door in the Wall Study Guide published by Progeny Press, also available in CD-ROM format.

Author	Marguerite de Angeli
Product Code	LB072
Ages	8-12
Length	128 pages
Publisher	Random House
Format	Softcover, Black & White