When Robin, the son of a nobleman, falls and loses the use of his legs, he is abandoned and left alone. -- The New Yorker.
A poignant story, full of action, and a strongly painted canvas of the times as well.
When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king.
Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means.
Says Brother Luke, Thou hast only to follow the Wall far enough and there will be a Door in it.
Mark\'s, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength.
A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St.
Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone.
But Robin\'s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs.
He must learn the ways of knighthood.
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. make s] life in England during the Middle Ages come alive ( The New York Times ). . . .
Winner of the Newbery Award, this enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph.
Winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
Mark\'s, where he is taught woodcarving and--much harder--patience and strength.
A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St.
When Robin, the son of a nobleman, falls and loses the use of his legs, he is abandoned and left alone