A New York Times Bestseller
A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award
A New York Times Notable Children's Book
A Publishers Weekly Best Book
A Booklist Best Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
An ALA Notable Children's Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book
A People Magazine Kid Pick
A Washington Post Best Children's Book
An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book
1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children. Their adventures take them on a chase through France: they are taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. On the run to save precious and holy texts, their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, where all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints. Join William, an oblate on a mission; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions.
Age Range: 10-14 | Grade Level: 5-6 | Lexile Measure: 620L