The Door in the Wall -- Marguerite De Angeli, Paperback

Set in the 14th century, this is the classic story of one boy's personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs. "An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph over handicap. Unusually beautiful illustrations, full of authentic detail, combine with the text to make life in England during Middle Ages come alive". ("The New York Times".) A Newbery Medal and Lewis Carroll Shelf Awards.

Author: Marguerite De Angeli
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Published: 08/10/1998
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780440227793
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 25 / Door in the Wall

Award: Newbery Medal - Winner

About the Author
Marguerite de Angeli was an American writer and illustrator of children's books, born in Michigan in 1889. An author and illustrator of 28 books, she won the 1950 Newbery Award for her book The Door in the Wall. In addition to her own writing, she illustrated more than three dozen books for other authors. She died in 1987.