Cover of Magic in the Margins: A Medieval Tale of Bookmaking

Magic in the Margins: A Medieval Tale of Bookmaking

Simon was an orphan, the son of peasants. He was keen-minded and quick and soon learned the ways of the scriptorium, of the illuminated manuscripts. In fact, he was such a fast learner, he felt ready to draw pictures of his own in his teacher's books. But first, the monastery's father tells him, he must learn how to capture mice.

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Prolific author W. Nikola-Lisa and acclaimed illustrator Bonnie Christensen combine talents to create their own illuminated story about patience, talent, and the imagination.

Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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