The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner

ISBN: 1328631125

Author: Cushman, Karen

Condition: New

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 childrens 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.