Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle

"Otto of the Silver Hand" by Howard Pyle is a children's historical novel written and illustrated in 1888. Set in 13th-century Germany, it follows young Otto, son of a feared robber baron, who is raised peacefully by monks until reclaimed by his violent father. When rival barons seek revenge for past wrongs, Otto becomes caught in a brutal cycle of warfare and retribution that costs him dearly. This pioneering American historical novel for children explores themes of violence versus peace, redemption, and the possibility of breaking free from inherited conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
Title Otto of the Silver Hand
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_of_the_Silver_Hand
Credits Angus Christian and David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Middle Ages -- Fiction
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject Chivalry -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 2865
Release Date
Last Update Oct 29, 2023
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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