The Inquisitor’s Tale

FROM SARAH:

A 2016 Newbery Honor. I would suggest reading a couple of reviews before handing this to your kids or reading it aloud. Here's a starred review from the trustworthy reviewers at Redeemed Reader, and also a thoughtful review with special considerations for Christian families from my pal, Carolyn Leiloglou.

Recommended for ages 10+.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne’s loyal greyhound, Gwenforte...recently brought back from the dead.

As the narrator collects their tales, the story of these three unlikely allies begins to come together.

Their adventures take them on a chase through France to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned. They’re taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. And as their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints.