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The Midwife's Apprentice-A Newbery Award Winner
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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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| Product # | P5964-G |
|---|---|
| Author | Karen Cushman |
| Grade Level | 3-7 |
| Interest Level | 3-7 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |