The Midwife's Apprentice

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1995 - 122 頁
1996 Newbery Medal Winner

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.

 

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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
1 2 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
Back Cover
125

9 The Bailiffs Wifes Baby
54
10 The Boy
61
11 The Leaving
67
Spine
126
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Karen Cushman has had a lifelong interest in history and wanted to know what ordinary life was like for ordinary young people in other times. Her research led to the writing of Catherine, Called Birdy, a Newbery Honor book, and The Midwife's Apprentice, a Newbery Medal winner. She lives on Vashon Island, Washington. Visit her website at www.karencushmanbooks.com

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