Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Newbery Honor & Sydney Taylor winner—bold medieval romp from the A Tale Dark & Grimm master. 1242 France: Inn travelers swap yarns of three extraordinary kids and their resurrected holy greyhound, Gwenforte. Oblate William, fleeing Jewish boy Jacob, and visionary peasant Jeanne dodge knightly captivity, royal audiences, and a flatulent dragon—racing prejudice to shield sacred texts from flames. Hatem Aly's luminous illuminations grace this Canterbury Tales-style epic, woven from tavern tales converging at storm-lashed Mont Saint-Michel. Are they miracle-working saints? Boldly researched with historical notes, Gidwitz's "profound tour de force" (Matt de la Peña) blends hilarity, heart, and heresy. Unlikely allies defy inquisitors—proving magic, faith, and farting beasts can save a realm!