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mschrock8's review
3.0
Not my usual thing, but enjoyable and quick. The footnotes were helpful. I would absolutely see this as a performance!
Newbery Medal winner borrowed from B.F. Hamilton Library at Franklin College.
Newbery Medal winner borrowed from B.F. Hamilton Library at Franklin College.
madcat29's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
wickedlyethan's review
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
bluestjuice's review
3.0
I saw this children's book in the library and picked it up, interested to see how the subject matter had been treated for children. This is actually a series of dramatic monologues (with two dialogues) written for children to perform, and though they illuminate certain aspects of medieval life, it's not really a comprehensive historical sketch. Instead, it gives glimpses of the world and views while focusing on the interactions of this handful of interrelated characters - not really a play, because each only gets one monologue, but they share a village and a worldview. Most of the sketches were cleverly written, not too long, and made some pointed opinions - I approve.
kristenremenar's review
5.0
I really didn't expect to like this book as much as I did! Neither the subject (Medieval times) or the format (a collection of monologues) really interested me, so I read it just because it won the Newbery. The writing was wonderful - hooray for Laura Amy Schlitz! I could totally see this used in a history class or a drama class and the kids having a blast with it. Really well-researched and well-written. Quick read - read it in one sitting.
whitreadslit's review
3.0
This was a very interesting collection of poetry about the various children in a medieval village. It was written to be performed as a play. I enjoyed learning more about how children interacted with the world in Medieval times. ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
roomforastory's review
4.0
Delightful! I thought Schlitz did a wonderful job of capturing the voices of a Medieval Village in this book of monologues. I would love to see it performed.
nssutton's review
3.0
the premise is clever - a librarian put this book of monologues together to teach kids about medieval times. but it's boring, well, the time period is boring to me, so i can't really appreciate it as fully as oh, say, the newberry committee of last year.
ehays84's review
3.0
Enjoyable and accessible. Not quite sure why it won the award, as it doesn't match up to other recent award winners such as The Graveyard Book, and certainly not to past winner Adam of the Road, which is more in its genre. This would be best as a set of short plays, which is what it was written for anyway.
Very quick read which would be worth your time.
Very quick read which would be worth your time.