Otto of the Silver Hand

This classic story, set in medieval Germany, tells the tale of young Otto, the son of a nobleman, who is captured and raised in a monastery after his mother's death. He grows up to face the brutalities of medieval life, his cruel uncle, and eventually must fight for his rights and honor. Rich in historical detail, the novel is imbued with a sense of chivalry and romance, and is skillfully narrated by Howard Pyle with enchanting illustrations.