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 reviewA 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.
✔ Author(s): Karen Cushman
✔ Title: The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (669 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1328631125
✔ ISBN-13: 9781328631121
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
Elaine Leonard
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Virginia Savage
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
Sarah Franklin
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
