This book is one of my favorite books ever! I read it when I was eight and loved it! One of my favorite things about this book is that when there are words the reader may not know the author puts the definition on the side. I love the stories and how we (the readers) get to find out about each character's life and who they are. I suggest the book for children eight and up, unless you don't like drama or are just starting to get interested in medieval times and are learning what the words they used mean as the author uses the way of speaking from back then, then you might want to wait until you are older.
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
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Unique, brilliant, award-winning history book.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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About Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Parents need to know that there is some violence here, including what would now be considered child abuse, and that medieval Christian society was prejudiced against Jews and Muslims.
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- Families can talk about the Middle Ages. What would it have been like to live then? Which of the characters would you like to be? Why? Also, why do you think this book was chosen for the biggest book award?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A great story for people who like drama and medieval times!
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
ZZZZ. More like a coffee table book, or a text book, than a story. Can't see kids reading this on their own. Lovely illustrations though.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Outstanding! A moving spectrum of medieval life, including harsh realities
The short dramatic monologues format makes for a vivid view of a spectrum of children in a medieval village. Short and captivating, yet educational too. A compassionate, moving treatment of many topics I would usually consider too "rough" for younger readers, but this is so well-done and so accessible that it's worthwhile -- just be prepared for some discussion with readers who are on the younger side (8-10) of the recommended age range, or more sensitive. (In addition to the content points mentioned in the CSM review, there are also some earthy parts: mention of pain/fear of childbirth; a girl assists in lambing. Also, a discussion of cheating-as-a-business-style by the miller.) Recommend for ages 8+ with discussion; otherwise 10+.
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