THE MIDWIFE'S APPRENTICE
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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! (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.
* “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.
- Författare
- KAREN CUSHMAN
- ISBN
- 9781328631121
- Språk
- engelska
- Vikt
- 116 gram
- Utgivningsdatum
- 2019-07-30
- Sidor
- 144
