Adam of the Road

Set in 13th-century England, this is the story of 11-year-old Adam, the son of Roger the Minstrel. While traveling with his father, Adam first loses his dog, Nick, to kidnappers. Then, as he frantically searches for Nick, Adam becomes separated from his father. Desperate, Adam travels through England visiting fairs and marketplaces in search of his father and his dog. Winner of the 1943 Newbery Medal. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.