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The Midwife's Apprentice (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery)

byKaren Cushman

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical fiction, young adult adventures, and stories of self-discovery.

Topics SurvivalSelf-awarenessFriendship
MoodHopeful
Female protagonist
'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)

Language

en

Published on

30/09/1996

Pages

128

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780064406307

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