Marguerite de Angeli was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books, born in Michigan in 1889. An author and illustrator of 28 books, she won the 1950 Newbery Award for her book The Door in the Wall. In addition to her own writing, she illustrated more than three dozen books for other authors. She died in 1987.
“A poignant story, full of action, and a strongly painted canvas of
the times as well.” —The New Yorker
“One has a feeling of the authenticity of the pageantry and
atmosphere of medieval England...the illustrations are beautifully
handled.” —Kirkus Reviews
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