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Otto of The Silver Hand

by Howard Pyle
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Overview

Young Otto’s idyllic childhood is interrupted when he is kidnapped by his father’s enemies, forcing him into a life of hardship and misery. In the face of adversity he grows to maturity and comes to be looked up to by everyone around him. A gripping story, it is also a fascinating window into the dark and superstitious Middle Ages.


Synopsis

Young Otto’s idyllic childhood is interrupted when he is kidnapped by his father’s enemies, forcing him into a life of hardship and misery. In the face of adversity he grows to maturity and comes to be looked up to by everyone around him. A gripping story, it is also a fascinating window into the dark and superstitious Middle Ages.

About the Author, Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle (1853–1911) was an American illustrator, teacher, and writer whose illustrated children’s books became highly collectible. His action-filled illustrations revolutionized picture books, breaking away from the static approach that was standard at the time.

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Book Details

Published
February 15, 2011
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pages
192
ISBN
9781411437203

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