Marguerite de Angeli
Born: 03-13-1889
Marguerite de Angeli was an American author and illustrator celebrated for her contributions to children's literature. Born in 1889, she crafted stories that vividly depicted diverse cultures and historical settings. Her Newbery Medal-winning book, "The Door in the Wall," exemplifies her talent for blending engaging narratives with educational themes. De Angeli's rich storytelling and distinctive illustrations have left an enduring impact on young readers and the literary world.
Book summaries for books written by Marguerite de Angeli
Quotes
Every day, the monk told himself, one must find an opportunity to be happy, for the world is full of suffering and misery.
Do you know, I sometimes think that we are like those little animals in the wall of the house, and there is Someone who is like the Man Who Comes with the Key, and He will open the door and let us out into the world of Light and Life.
I must not be afraid. I must be brave. I must think of others before myself.
I am Sir Peter, the King’s knight, and I am going to be good and kind and brave!
We must always be ready for whatever comes. Let us be brave, and even if we lose, let us not lose heart.
If you do not have yourself, you have nothing. You are a person just like any other, and you have a right to be a person.
I do believe that God loves all His creatures, even when they seem to be doing wrong.
But it’s so hard to be brave and good when there is no one to help you, and you are all alone in the dark.
It is good to be strong, but it is better to know how to use your strength.
When one is very young, one does not think about the future. One lives for the present, and one is happy in the present.
I want to be strong and brave. I want to be good. I want to be a knight and do great deeds.
The world is full of trouble and misery, and there are so few who can help. But we must all try.