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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Paperback (Clarion Books, July 30, 2019)
    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.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman, Jenny Sterlin, Recorded Books

    Audiobook (Recorded Books, Oct. 22, 2008)
    Lyrical yet unsentimental, The Midwife's Apprentice won the coveted 1996 Newbery Medal. Filled with striking characters, it paints unforgettable pictures of village life in the Middle Ages, the midwife's craft, and a very remarkable girl's growing independence and pride. Brat has no name, no home, and no shelter against the 14th-century English winter except the foul warmth of a dung heap. So when Jane the Midwife wakes her with a kick and takes the half-starved creature to her cottage, a curious relationship begins. Jane teaches Brat to gather herbs and make the poultices used to ease the pain of childbirth for the village women. The skinny young girl quickly learns to obey the sharp-tongued midwife, and secretly watches Jane practice her art whenever she can. But Jane is also teaching Brat unspoken lessons that will take longer - maybe a lifetime - to master.
  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Paperback (Clarion Books, June 19, 2012)
    1996 Newbery Medal Winner From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat--who renames herself Alyce--gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: "A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world." Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present. A Newbery Medal book.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    eBook (Clarion Books, March 27, 1995)
    From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat—who renames herself Alyce—gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: “A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.” Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present. A Newbery Medal book.This ebook includes a sample chapter of CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, March 27, 1995)
    1996 Newbery Medal Winner From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat--who renames herself Alyce--gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: "A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world." Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present. A Newbery Medal book.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 16, 1996)
    'Like Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor Book, Catherine, Called Birdy, this novel is about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home. This is a world, like Chaucer's, that's . . . dangerous, primitive and raucous. From the first page you're caught by the spirit of the homeless, nameless waif, somewhere around 12 years old. She gets the village midwife to take her in, befriends a cat, names herself Alyce, and learns something about delivering babies. When she fails, she runs away, but she picks herself up again and returns to work and independence.' --ALA Booklist (starred review). '. . .A fascinating view of a far distant time.' -- The Horn Book (starred review)
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, June 19, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, June 19, 2012)
    From the author of "Catherine, Called Birdy" comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat--who renames herself Alyce--gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: "A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world." Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present. A Newbery Medal book.
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Charlotte Coleman

    Audio CD (Listening Library (Audio), Aug. 22, 2006)
    Complete and unabridged audiobook on compact disc. Includes 3 CDs.
  • The Midwife's Apprentice by Cushman,Karen.

    Karen Cushman

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, March 27, 1995)
    The Midwife's Apprentice by Cushman,Karen. [1995] Hardcover
  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Paperback (Sandpiper, June 19, 2012)
    From the author of "Catherine, Called Birdy" comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat-who renames herself Alyce-gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: "A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world."
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  • The Midwife's Apprentice

    Karen Cushman

    Paperback (Clarion Books, June 19, 2012)
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