Showing 1–4 of 4 titles
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Thirteenth-century England springs to life in twenty-one dramatic individual narratives that introduce young inhabitants of village and manor, from Hugo, the lord's nephew, to Nelly, the sniggler. Schlitz's elegant monologues and dialogues draw back the curtain on the period, revealing character and relationships and hinting at stories untold.- Nonfiction, Literature
- John Newbery Medal 2008 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763615789
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The Hired Girl
Using diary entries, 14-year-old Joan shares her journey toward a better life. New surroundings and experiences in Baltimore lead to moments of adventure and self-discovery.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763678180
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Princess Cora and the Crocodile
A princess' wish gone wrong leads to cream-puff-loving, wig-wearing, chandelier-swinging, king-chasing Crocodile and, in the end, a happier royal family.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763648220
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Splendors and Glooms
Lizzie Rose, Parsefall and Clara are caught in the clutches of a wicked puppeteer and a powerful witch in this deliciously dark and complex tale set in Dickensian England, where adventure and suspense are interwoven into nuanced explorations of good versus evil.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763653804