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The Door in the Wall
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Published in 1949, The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli is a novel for middle-grade readers. It tells the story of a boy in medieval London who suddenly has a disability and learns that no matter how hard life gets, there’s always a way through.
De Angeli won the 1950 Newbery Medal for The Door in the Wall. She published more than two dozen books for children, many of them stories about underserved or marginalized people. She illustrated most of her own books, as well as dozens of works by other authors.
The novel’s Lexile measure is 920L, suitable for readers in fourth grade and above. The 2012 Laurel Leaf ebook edition forms the basis for this study guide.
Plot Summary
Just after his 10th birthday, on the brink of learning the arts of knighthood and assuming his role as a young noble, the protagonist Robin experiences an ailment that causes his legs to cease to function. Both his parents are away during the war serving the queen and king. For a month, Robin lies in his bed, depressed and berating the staff at his London home. A great plague strikes the city, and the house staff evacuates.
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