by Scott O'Dell · dtv Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9783423701723
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«Das Feuer von Assisi» is a historical novel for young readers by Scott O'Dell, published by dtv Verlagsgesellschaft in paperback (251 pages, in German).
Set in thirteenth-century Italy, it tells the story of Cecilia, a young noblewoman of Assisi, and her relationship with Francis Bernardone, the future Saint Francis. Cecilia watches him renounce wealth and privilege to embrace poverty and devote himself to serving God and helping others. A story of faith and personal transformation.
Originally published in English as The Road to Damietta in 1985, this German edition appeared in 1989 with a translation by Christa Broermann.
Recommended for young readers interested in medieval history and fictionalized biographies of figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi.
Scott O'Dell was an American writer of 26 novels for young people, along with three novels for adults and four nonfiction books. He wrote historical fiction, primarily, including several children's novels about historical California and Mexico. For his contribution as a children's writer he received the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1972, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books. He received The University of Southern Mississippi Medallion in 1976 and the Catholic Libraries Association Regina Medal in 1978.
