The Road to DamiettaBallantine Books, 1987 - 240 pages Newbery and Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author, Scott O'Dell retells the transformation of a high-spirited young man into Saint Francis of Assisi--as seen through the eyes of the girl who loved him with all her heart--Ricca di Montanaro. This Juniper edition is set in thirteenth-century Italy. |
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