The Midwife's Apprentice
Author(s): Karen Cushman
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.
General Information
- :
- : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- : HMH Books for Young Readers
- : 0.11
- : 01 July 2019
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Karen Cushman
- : Paperback
- : English
- : FIC
- : 144
- : YFB
