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A young outcast is swept up into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this award-winning literary page-turner by acclaimed bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock. The Book of Boy was awarded a Newbery Honor. “A treat from start to finish.”—Wall Street Journal
Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town—until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy’s climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an action-packed and suspenseful expedition across Europe to gather seven precious relics of Saint Peter.
Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics and accumulating dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end—for what if St. Peter has the power to make him the same as the other boys?
This epic and engrossing quest story by Newbery Honor author Catherine Gilbert Murdock is for fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale and Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,and for readers of all ages.Features a map and black-and-white art by Ian Schoenherr throughout.
Publisher : Greenwillow Books
Publication date : May 5, 2020
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062686216
ISBN-13 : 978-0062686213
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 8 – 12 years
Dimensions : 6 x 0.84 x 7.75 inches
Grade level : 3 – 7
Lexile measure : 600L
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Customers find the book’s storyline compelling with lots of adventure, featuring extraordinary characters. Moreover, they appreciate its originality and readability, with one customer describing it as beautifully written. Additionally, the book is age-appropriate for 8-11 years old. However, the faith aspect receives mixed reactions, with one customer noting the absence of Jesus Christ in the narrative.
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