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- a brother (11) and sister (8) journey to fetch their uncle for their sick mother’s sake
- thieves kidnap the children temporarily
- themes include courage and working hard for others
- convo: mother might die, father might be dead*, mentions pilgrims traveling to pray at saints’ shrines
Type: beginner chapter book
Ages: 5-10
Author: Gloria Skurzynski
Illustrator: Julek Heller
*They will find out whether their father died by the end of the book.
Though this is a short book, one which experienced readers can read in a single sitting, it could be enjoyed by a variety of readers/listeners. Who doesn’t like Middle Ages themes with knights and towers and lute playing? 🙂 Consider this for your next family read-aloud!
