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  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394895987
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $16.99

The Minstrel in the Tower



An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.

An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.
 
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?
 
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  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394895987
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $16.99

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Praise for The Minstrel in the Tower

‘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.