The Title of Marguerite de Angeli's book: The Door in the Wall, doesn't sound all that exciting. But the main character, Robin (a boy), lives through all kinds of excitement. His parents are off serving the king and queen, and Robin can't wait to become a knight and serve in battle. But, instead, he gets sick and loses the use of his legs. Then the whole city of London gets the plague and all the servants die. Luckily, this monk takes Robin to the monastery where he learns to swim and to carve stuff out of wood--Ryan would totally be into that. Then he gets to ride a horse to a castle where he learns to shoot with a bow and arrow and to climb ladders without using his legs (try it!). Then the castle gets attacked, and it is up to Robin to escape and bring in reinforcements!
Also, this book is short. So I read the whole thing in one day. But it's a Newbery Award winner, so you'll get points with parents and teachers for reading it!
On the Dudes Summer Book Bingo card, this book qualifies for: WRITTEN BY A GIRL, COOL BATTLE, ACTION ADVENTURE, CLASSIC, and HISTORICAL.
Find the bingo card here: https://emilykayjohnson.com/TheDudesC...