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Oct 16, 2022mko123 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An orphan boy with a humpback and a secret he is never to reveal--a mysterious pilgrim who snatches the boy for a trek to find old bones of the saints in Medieval France--and a bunch of dogs, goats and other crittters who cuddle up to the…
Dec 01, 2020greenacres rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Historical fiction—my favourite genre A quest—Love stories about quests and journeys to magical places Miracles—Oooh, some added interest here. (Note: time period 1350, when the majority of the population accepted miracles on Faith…
Jul 08, 2020stevania_k rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very sweet and funny adventure of “Boy” in the rough medieval era. Captivating from start to end with sweet surprise revealed about midway to the story. The writer is amazing in making this middle age story alive in 21st century I could…
Oct 30, 2019
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May 27, 2019Wonderfully rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 11-12, with interest in history and religion.
May 15, 2019
Boy is living a wretched life in the Middle Ages in France when he's taken on a quest by a mysterious pilgrim to find various relics related to Saint Peter. But this pilgrim has some very dark secrets and Boy has some mysterious qualities…
Mar 20, 2019Librarian_AmyF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Adventure, mystery, fantasy - this book is a lot of fun. The story is full of surprises and situations that give reason for thoughtful pauses (or discussion if reading aloud). Each short chapter is composed of easy-to-read dialogue, and…
Feb 14, 2019KristiBernard rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Boy, was his name, an abandoned boy with a hunch back was cared for by a priest but tormented by villagers when they threw stones and called him a monster. He spent most of his time tending to the goats and talking with them. You see, he…
Feb 13, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A strangely compelling mixture of Middle Ages history and miracle play. I am tempted to call it a fantasy or supernatural novel but it is really more like what people in the Middle Ages might have called reality. In 1350 a boy known…
Jan 14, 2019Wordsy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was surprised by this one! Part pilgrimage, part treasure hunt, part deep thinker, this one. Boy--who is considered a "monster" for having a hump on his back--is taken away by a pilgrim named Secondus with a goal to find seven relics of…
Dec 24, 2018darladoodles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An adventure tale set in the 14th century about a boy (Boy) and a mysterious pilgrim (Secundus)as they gather relics in anticipation of redemption at St. Peter's tomb in Rome. Boy can speak to animals and his hunchback may not be the…
Nov 14, 2018JCLChrisK rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
To be honest, this fell short of my vague expectations. Something about the humor and narrative voice didn't quite connect with me. But that's me. It's a lovely, witty story in a cruel setting with lovely illustrations. I have a feeling…
Sep 28, 2018Mrsdoody rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very moving, enjoyed it, but don’t know that kids will be interested in a book about pilgrims and relics in the Middle Ages.
May 15, 2018DPLjennyp rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A lively romp along the pilgrims' trail in medieval times.
May 02, 2018LibrarianDest rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you liked The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz, you should give this a try. It's a twisting Middle Ages tale about a boy with humpback who goes on a journey with a mysterious pilgrim.