The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner

Name: The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner
Rating: 3.945945978164673 (37 reviews)

Karen Cushman

Mar 1995 · HarperCollins

3.9

37 reviews

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144

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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!

* “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, 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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3.9

37 reviews

Kai

June 12, 2023

I read this book as a child and fell in love, and somewhere along the road of life forgot about it so v my. Finding and rereading it as an adult was a wonderful experience; and I'm forever grateful to the author for writing this. A lovely coming of age story, you'll be whisked away to medieval times to follow a young girl as she finds herself and her place in the world.

A Google user

September 19, 2016

I can't even read chapter 4-6 because it says not included in sample and I have to buy it

1 person found this review helpful

A Google user

September 28, 2017

Super juicy stuff!!!!A funny and exciting adventure! I just wished it was longer but an amazing book!💕

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About the author

Karen Cushman's acclaimed historical novels include Catherine, Called Birdy, a Newbery Honor winner, and The Midwife's Apprentice, which received the Newbery Medal. She lives on Vashon Island in Washington State. Visit her online at karencushman.com and on Twitter @cushmanbooks.

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