Age
10-12
Grade
5-7
Karen Cushman
The Midwife's Apprentice
Paperback
(Clarion Books July 30, 2019)
, Reprint Edition
A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this “delightful” and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. Now with a new cover! (School Library Journal, starred review)
* “A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in children’s literature.” —School Library Journal, starred review
* “A fascinating view of a far distant time.” —Horn Book, starred review
* “Gripping.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice. As she helps the short-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat—who renames herself Alyce—gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something in life for the first time. Introduction by Lois Lowry.
* “A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in children’s literature.” —School Library Journal, starred review
* “A fascinating view of a far distant time.” —Horn Book, starred review
* “Gripping.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice. As she helps the short-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat—who renames herself Alyce—gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something in life for the first time. Introduction by Lois Lowry.
- ISBN
- 1328631125 / 9781328631121
- Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 4.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 0.4 in.
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