The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner

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HarperCollins, 1995年3月27日 - 144 頁

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.

 

內容

1 The Dung Heap
1
2 The Cat
6
3 The Midwife
11
4 The Millers Wife
17
5 The Merchant
25
6 The Naming
33
7 The Devil
40
8 The Twins
48
12 The Inn
72
13 Visitors
82
14 The Manor
89
15 Edward
95
16 The Baby
104
17 The Midwifes Apprentice
112
Back Matter
118
Inside Back Cover
133

9 The Bailiffs Wifes Baby
54
10 The Boy
61
11 The Leaving
67
Back Cover
134
Spine
135
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Karen Cushman's acclaimed historical novels include Catherine, Called Birdy, a Newbery Honor winner, and The Midwife's Apprentice, which received the Newbery Medal. She lives on Vashon Island in Washington State. Visit her online at karencushman.com and on Twitter @cushmanbooks.

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