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Paperback The Minstrel in the Tower Book

ISBN: 0394895983

ISBN13: 9780394895987

The Minstrel in the Tower

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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? 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!
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Customer Reviews

7 customer ratings | 5 reviews

Rated 4 stars
Good Stepping Stone

I'm not a great fan of easy readers but I do see their place. Sadly, too many of them have stories not worth the telling or not up to speed for late readers whose minds are ahead of their reading abilities. For historical interest and general plot, this was a good book for my son. I appreciate that the author strayed away from stereotypes of boys and girls and yet made it clear that the boy was increasing in his bravery,...

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Rated 4 stars
This is a book I would recommend

This is what our 11 year old son had to say about this book: "This is a very exciting book! It's in a perfect mideaveal setting, in which Robert (who is cautious) and his little sister Alice (who is a lot less cautious) go on an adventure to find their mysterious Uncle Raimond, but on the way have to deal with, Hunger, theives, and biggest of all imprisonment in a tower. The only thing I dislike about this book, is that it...

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Rated 4 stars
This stepping stone book is good

The Minstrel in the Tower is a story in the setting of the Middle Ages. It contains a young boy named Rogers and an excellent tree climber named Alice. These two children are on a quest to give the lute to their father. I think anyone would like this book.

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Rated 5 stars
Buy this book now!

I really liked this book because two kids go on a journey to find their uncle. If they can't, their mother might die. On the way, they get kidnapped. This is the best book I've ever read.

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Rated 5 stars
It is great

Roger and alice are kipnapped as slaves tham rasom after playes a song on a lute 'My brother is a noble knight ,an eagle guards his shield of white , my brother won't forgive a wrong , his sword is steel his arm is strong

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