The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
Author:
Adam Gidwitz
Illustrator:
Hatem Aly
Publication:
2016 by Dutton Books for Young Readers
Genre:
Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Pages:
384
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The King is ready for war.
He is not fighting another army.
He is not fighting another king.
He is fighting three children.
And their dog.
On a dark night in 1242, travelers gather at a small French inn. It is the perfect night for a story, and everyone in the kingdom is consumed by the tale of three children: Jeanne, a peasant girl who has visions of the future; William, a young monk with supernatural strength; and Jacob, a Jewish boy who can heal any wound. Together, their powers will be tested by demons and dragons, cruel knights and cunning monks. From small villages to grand banquet halls, these three unlikely friends—and their faithful greyhound—are chased through France to a final showdown in the waves at the food of the abbey fortress of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Featuring manuscript illuminations thoughout by illustrator Hatem Aly and filled with Adam Gidwitz's trademark style and humor, The Inquisitor's Tale is bold storytelling that's richly researched and adventure-packed.
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Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz is the author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Grimm trilogy. He spent six years researching and writing&nb... See moreHatem Aly
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Reviews
The Inquisitor's Tale
Reviewed by Janie Cheaney
This one-of-a-kind novel blends medieval history, fantasy, humor, adventure, and philosophical questions that have vexed the ages.
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
Reviewed by Mary Eisenhart
Poignant, funny medieval tale skewers ignorance, bigotry...
The Inquisitor's Tale
A masterpiece of storytelling that is addictive and engrossing....
The Inquisitor's Tale
The year is 1242, and King Louis of France is about to wage war...
The Inquisitor's Tale
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz is a blend of ridiculousness, beauty, intrigue, and deep questions. I wanted to love it for its creativity. But, after reading it for a while, I wanted to dismiss it for its crassness. I wrestled with this text throughout the entire reading process. When I turned the last page, I discovered thirteen pages of endnotes. Because the final chapters were lovely and inspired, I committed to reading the endpapers. It was there that I realized I had read this book all wrong...
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