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Gr 1–3-Young Godfrey's parents are peasant farmers working for the lord of a castle in medieval England. When his mother asks him to lend a hand by milking the cow, feeding the chickens, spreading straw, picking pears, raking leaves, and building the fire for supper, she also warns him not to bother the artist who is painting a Book of Beasts for the lady of the castle. Godfrey ties his makeshift sword—a sturdy forked twig—at his rope-belted waist, then stops momentarily to examine a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More