The Book of Boy - Classic Adventure Novel for Teens & Young Adults | Perfect for Reading, Gifts & Book Clubs
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The Book of Boy - Classic Adventure Novel for Teens & Young Adults | Perfect for Reading, Gifts & Book Clubs
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Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked and abused by the other kids in his town. Until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy’s climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter. Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics, and gaining dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end—for what if St. Peter can make Boy’s hump go away?This compelling, action-packed tale is full of bravery and daring, stars a terrific cast of secondary characters, and features an unlikely multigenerational friendship at its heart. Memorable and haunting, Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s epic medieval adventure is just right for readers of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax, Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale, and Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Echo.Features a map and black-and-white art throughout.
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On the surface of it, it sounds like and reads like a children's fantasy novel. But oh my, underneath, it's very deep indeed. I think it might be one that a person might read quite a few times and glean something different every time. Not as blatantly Christian as the Narnia books. In fact, in spite of all the talks of relics and angels and whatnot, I'm not so sure this is an allegory at all. I've not quite finished, but it is certainly holding my attention. So, yes, I'd recommend it to adult readers.I've always enjoyed reading about this particular medieval time period, and this does not disappoint, but don't look for historical accuracy, because it's not that kind of book. On the other hand, if you're not looking for politics, then how people who were different were treated is very accurate indeed.I have finished the book. It is rare that I am so impressed by a book that I immediately want to go out and purchase a copy for everyone I know. This is just such a book. To portray the co-existence of good and evil so beautifully takes the hand of a skilled author indeed. And I must backtrack my previous statement about historical accuracy. As I do my own research, I find the author's descriptions of that time period to be accurate. So, yes, READ THIS BOOK!!!
