The Midwife's Apprentice

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 07/30/2019
ISBN: 9781328631121
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 11553 / Midwife's Apprentice
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3