The Midwife's Apprentice by 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.
Karen Cushman was born in Chicago and grew up there and in Southern California. Before she started writing full-time, she was assistant director and adjunct professor in the Museum Studies department at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco. She now lives on Vashon Island in Washington State with her husband. Ms. Cushman s seven previous novels have helped historical fiction take a prominent place in children s literature. The first, Catherine, Called Birdy, received a Newbery Honor. The second, The Midwife s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780547722177 |
| ISBN 10 | 0547722176 |
| Title | The Midwife's Apprentice |
| Author | Karen Cushman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
| Year published | 2012-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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