Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village

"Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!" is a unique and acclaimed Newbery Medal-winning book that transports readers to a 13th-century English village. Instead of a traditional narrative, it presents a series of short, one-person plays, or monologues, spoken by young characters between the ages of ten and fifteen. From the lord's nephew to the tanner's apprentice, each voice offers a distinct perspective on medieval life, social class, and personal struggles. The book was originally written to be performed by fifth-grade students, making it an excellent resource for classroom drama or family read-alouds. It provides a frank, yet accessible, depiction of historical conditions, enriched by elegant pen-and-ink illustrations.

A collection of short one-person plays featuring characters, between ten and fifteen years old, who live in or near a thirteenth-century English manor.