Children's Literature
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Schlitz, L. A., & Byrd, R. (2007). Good masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a medieval village. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press. This book is a nonfiction book containing character monologues that take place in the Medieval Manor England in 1255. Each character's life is different and the reader is given a window into what it was like to be a lord's nephew, a knight's son, a merchant's daughter, a beggar, and a miller's son during this period of time. Each of their voices provides a clear picture of their experiences. For example, Isobel, the lord's daughter, talks about a stain on her dress and contemplates who would want to do that to her. She questions why they hate her. Side notes provided by the author show that Isobel believed that her social status was the will of God. Some even show their prejudices like Jacob Ben Salomon, the son of a Jew, and Petronella, a Christian. This Newbery award book incorporates background knowledge about different events throughout the book. There are also notes in the margins which provide definitions and information on specific terms. The author includes a bibliography for further reading. Each character monologue has a portrait to help the reader visualize the character and their attire. A nice map of the land is illustrated at the beginning of the book. Other books by this author are: The Hired Girl, Splendors and Glooms, and The Night Fairy.
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