The Door in the Wall (Books for Young Readers)
by Marguerite De Angeli
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Author: Marguerite De AngeliEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 1998-08-10
ISBN: 0440227798
Number of pages: 128
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
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Book Review: A quiet but powerful allegory
Summary: 5 Stars
The protagonist, a thoroughly spoiled youth named Robin, is rendered lame by a disease. Mercifully, and mysteriously enough, a monk comes to his abandoned home, picks him up and brings Robin to a monastery. At this gentle place, as the monk guides him, Robin learns self-discipline and many kinds of practical skills. It is a redemption, though Robin's spirit is still broken about his lame legs.
A wartime crisis comes about and Robin is the only one who can deliver vital information to his father, a lord in service to the king (Robin's mother also serves at the court.)
Robin is successful and this success brings about transformational healing of his spirit. His father's tremendous pride in him brings Robin much joy, and the comfort of his mother is yet another blessing.
The illness - our sin that renders us lame
Rehabilitation in spite of, or by use of, some permanent wound -- redemption and training for spiritual service to God and to other people
Robin's wartime task -- Service, service that brings God much joy
The mood of this book is joyful and gently reverent. Robin's story is one of woundedness and redemption. The illustrations greatly further this story's themes. A short, worthwile read, best given to late elementary or early junior high students, and especially best for adults. The young ones may not pick up on the greater themes, but the dignity and respect communicated in this book are well worth their time.
Summary of The Door in the Wall (Books for Young Readers)
Set in the fourteenth century, the classic story of one boy's personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs.Medieval Books
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