{"product_id":"the-minstrel-in-the-tower-paperback","title":"The Minstrel in the Tower - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGloria Skurzynski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistory Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves \u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloria Skurzynski \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning children's book author. The recipient of the Eugene Emme Award of the American Astronautical Society, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Minstrel in the Tower, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened in Hamelin, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThis is Rocket Science\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 7.8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minstrel in the Tower\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755753570592,"sku":"9780394895987","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/87f39d056887fa03baf7a3fbd3af1fe0.webp?v=1780067835","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-minstrel-in-the-tower-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}