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The Midwife's Apprentice : A Newbery Award Winner
Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781328631121
- ISBN-10: 1328631125
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish Date: July 2019
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds
- Page Count: 144
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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