Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
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Fiction | Play | YA | Published in 200796
Play • Fiction
Medieval England • 1250s
2007
YA
10-14 years
NP
Super Short Summary
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz presents a collection of monologues giving voice to diverse individuals from a medieval village. Each character, such as Hugo, Barbary, and Nelly, shares their unique perspective, revealing insights into daily life, social structure, and personal aspirations during the medieval period.
Informative
Mysterious
Nostalgic
Contemplative
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz is praised for its engaging monologues and rich characterization, vividly illustrating medieval life. The book's historical detail and unique narrative style captivate readers, although some find the format less cohesive for casual reading. Overall, it's lauded for its educational value and creativity.
Who Should Read Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village?
Readers who enjoyed Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village are typically middle-grade students fascinated by history and storytelling. Fans of Catherine, Called Birdy or The Inquisitor’s Tale would appreciate its vivid characters and medieval setting, exploring themes of community life.
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 2008, awarded annually for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Laura Amy Schlitz, the author of Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!, wrote the book while she was a librarian, originally creating the monologues to give her students interesting and age-appropriate parts to perform.
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The book features 22 monologues and two dialogues, each from the perspective of different young characters in a medieval English village, allowing readers to experience the diversity of medieval society through the vivid voices Schlitz provides.
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Play • Fiction
Medieval England • 1250s
2007
YA
10-14 years
NP
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