The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner -- Karen Cushman, Paperback

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.

Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 7/30/2019
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25 lbs
Size: 7.5" H x 5" L x 0.4" W
ISBN: 9781328631121

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