The Stepping Stone Minstrel in Tower # (A Stepping stone book): Minstrel In The Tower (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) - Softcover

Skurzynski, Gloria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0394895983 ISBN 13: 9780394895987

Publisher: Modern Library Inc, 1989

Synopsis

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music. <p/>Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape--and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it's too late? <p/>History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

About this title

About the Author

Gloria Skurzynski is an award-winning children's book author. The recipient of the Eugene Emme Award of the American Astronautical Society, she is the author of The Minstrel in the Tower, What Happened in Hamelin, and This is Rocket Science. She lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho.

From the Back Cover

In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find their uncle, the children must summon all their courage and imagination. "Designed as easy-reading material for middle-graders, this has the virtues of an attractive format and illustrations, a fast plot, and even a feminist fillip: Alice is the more intrepid of the siblings, Roger's gifts are for music and ventriloquism."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Modern Library Inc
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0394895983
• ISBN 13: 9780394895987
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64