The Apple and the Arrow
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The Apple and the Arrow by Mary and Conrad Buff
is a short children's novel which retells the legend of William Tell
from the viewpoint of his 12-year-old son, Walter. It is set in 1291, during the political upheaval which led to the foundation of the Old Swiss Confederacy
. The novel was published in 1951 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1952.
Mary and Conrad Buff
Mary Buff and Conrad Buff were married childrens novel writers. Between 1937 and 1968, they collaborated on both text and illustrations to produce fourteen books...
is a short children's novel which retells the legend of William Tell
William Tell
William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland. His legend is recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle....
from the viewpoint of his 12-year-old son, Walter. It is set in 1291, during the political upheaval which led to the foundation of the Old Swiss Confederacy
Old Swiss Confederacy
The Old Swiss Confederacy was the precursor of modern-day Switzerland....
. The novel was published in 1951 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1952.