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The book of Boy

by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Cover of The book of Boy
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In 1350, a boy with a large hump on his back becomes the servant of a shadowy pilgrim on his way to Rome, who pulls the boy into a dangerous expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter.

Voyages and travelsPeople with disabilitiesRelicsAdventure and adventurersPilgrims and pilgrimagesMiddle AgesFictionNewbery HonorAdventure and adventurers, fictionSelf-esteem, fictionMiddle ages, fictionJuvenile