Good Masters! Sweet Ladies: Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz

A wonderful addition to the tools for studying the Middle Ages, plus an enjoyable read. Schlitz has written 22 short monologues designed for students to perform featuring different characters from a typical Medieval Village. Tradesman, peasants, the lord's children all have their moment in the sun. Several of the monologues include elements that emphasize the "grossness" factor of dark ages life such as descriptions of the materials used to tan leather (urine and ashes). Background notes give additional information about such things as the Crusades, Falconry and other relevant topics. 2008 Newbery Award winner. Good Masters, Sweet Ladies: Voices from a Midieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz. Illustrated by Robert Byrd. Candlewick Press, 2007.