A beautifully illustrated award-winning and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms set up tents and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking brewing and churning. A veritable feast of a book. --School Library Journal This nonfiction picture book about life in medieval times features detailed illustrations to explore again and again. A sumptuous look at the gastronomic inclinations of nobility in the Middle Ages is parlayed into a fascinating story about an upcoming visit to Camdenton Manor by the king and his large retinue. --Booklist Supports the Common Core State Standards