The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli

This is a delightful, short read of a boy who learns to find his own strength and patience.
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Resource: Historical Fiction Book/Audiobook
Time: 1300s
Place: England

Main Character: Boy
Age: 11

Summary:
Robin, son of an nobleman, Sir John de Bureford, is left abandoned by parents and servants in plague ridden London. Struck down by a disease, not the plague, he is left unable to use his legs. Rescued by a monk, Brother Luke, he is taken to the church where he recuperates from his illness and learns new skills.  Robin then is taken on to the Castle at Linsey where he was to be a page.  He proves his strength and heroism in a daring act that saves many.  This story has a happy ending.

Potentially Objectionable Content: None

Reading Level: grade 3 - 5
Lexile Measure: 990L

Awards: Newbery Medal (1950), Lewis Carroll Shelf Award

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Audiobook: Narrated by Roger Rees - I highly recommend this recording.  It is well acted with some sound effects such as church bells. Mr. Rees has a resonant voice with a British accent.
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