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Natasha M. Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1

Posted on: Feb 10, 2010 03:58 pm

Natasha M. wrote:

I noticed that TCI offerend these ideas for integrating literature. Are there any other books people like using for this unit of study? 

1215: The Year of Magna Carta by Danny Danzigerand John Gillingham (New York: Touchstone, 2005)

In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death and the

World It Made by Norman Cantor (New York: Harper

Perennial, 2002)

Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid by Margaret Hodges (New

York: Little Brown & Co., 1990)

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Dawn L. San Jose, CA Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 74
Feb 11, 2010 12:23 am Dawn L. wrote:

We have used Beowulf and The Midwife's Apprentice to enhance our study of the Middle Ages.

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Janice K. Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1
Feb 11, 2010 12:24 pm Janice K. wrote:

Crispin (by Avi) is also a good resource.

Peter M. Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1
Feb 28, 2010 12:14 pm Peter M. wrote:

I like Catrherine Called Birdy for a look at manorial life.  It also includes a visit to a castle and a city (Lincoln).

Dawn L. San Jose, CA Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 74
Mar 2, 2010 12:10 am Dawn L. wrote:

We have used Catherine as well.

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