The Door in the Wall, (Paperback)

from fingerpost

Set in England during the medieval era, young Robin, son of a nobleman, loses the use of his legs. His father goes off to fight in a war, while his mother is called to London to serve the queen, le...

from fuzzi

Young Robin becomes ill, losing the use of his legs just as plague strikes London. A local friar arrives to rescue him and nurse Robin back to health. The friar's actions start the young nobleman o...

from goodnightmoon

A good historical fiction novel should either describe the period and place in vivid detail, or it should have plenty of action. This book has neither, and the character of Robin is under-developed...

from debnance

Robin, the son of a knight, is all set to set off for the home of a noble lord where he is to begin training as a page. Then tragedy strikes. Robin is beset with an illness that leaves him unable t...

from tjsjohanna

Surely the Middle Ages was dirtier and more dangerous than Ms. de Angeli describes, but you can't help liking this story of a boy who is taken under the wing of good men who teach him and give him ...