![]() Rather, the mistrust, corruption and brutality of the Inquisition are laid bare. Little tells her tale with concise, evocative words that lend a certain beauty to the story-yet it is not a tale of beauty. Highly Recommended., The brief narrative poems are small gems of insight and emotion, plunging readers into experiences of civil unrest, suspicion, and governmental abuse tht disturb and resonate with contemporary connections., (starred review) Set in Medieval Spain at the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Melanie Little's novel in free verse, The Apprentice's Masterpiece, makes for a powerful reading experience. ![]() What will hold readers are the facts of daily life: what it was like to be young when there were spies everywhere, looking for "secret Jews, and heretics / Such monsters must burn.", (starred review) The Apprentice's Masterpiece, makes for a powerful reading experience. The challenging format renders it most appropriate for strong readers., Finalist, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction Finalist, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction, The subject and history are enthralling. ![]() This riveting story is peopled by flesh-and-blood characters and replete with horrific historical detail. ![]()
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