The Door in the Wall
Set in the fourteenth century, The Door in the Wall is a classic story of one boy’s personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs.
Ever since he can remember, Robin knows what he must be as the son of a nobleman: he must become a knight. But Robin’s destiny changes forever when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs.
- About the author: Marguerite de Angeli was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books, including the 1950 Newbery Award winning book The Door in the Wall. She wrote and illustrated twenty-eight of her own books. She also illustrated more than three dozen books and numerous magazine stories and articles for other authors.
