The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman is an amazing book and I enjoyed reading so much! It was very well written and the story was very interesting. I would totally recommend it to lovers of medieval or historical fiction and strong, brave girls!
The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book)
By Karen Cushman
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | X | 6 | 21603 |
From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The 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 sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat--who renames herself Alyce--gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: "A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world." Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present. A Newbery Medal book.
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780547722177
ISBN-10: 0547722176
Published on 6/19/2012
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 144
Book Reviews (5)
The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman is an amazing book and I enjoyed reading so much! it was very well written and the story was very interesting. I would totally recommend it to lovers of medieval or historical fiction and strong, brave girls!
Great! Very Detailed and interesting. Purr and the other characters really come to life with Great Detail. Explains the life of a very poor "homeless" should I say street girl how becomes a Midwifes Apprentice and learns the amazing world of can I say"Witchcraft"!
Amazingly good book!!! If I had the time, I would read it over and over again! B
This is a very good book. I would recommend this book to older girls because it's about girls and I don't think boys would like it at all.