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| Original Title: | The Midwife's Apprentice |
| ISBN: | 006440630X (ISBN13: 9780064406307) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Alyce, Jane the Midwife, Will Russet, Magister Richard Reese |
| Setting: | United Kingdom |
| Literary Awards: | Newbery Medal (1996), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (1997), Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (1998) |
Karen Cushman
Paperback | Pages: 128 pages Rating: 3.72 | 37484 Users | 1791 Reviews
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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.
Details Containing Books The Midwife's Apprentice
| Title | : | The Midwife's Apprentice |
| Author | : | Karen Cushman |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 128 pages |
| Published | : | August 16th 1996 by HarperTrophy (first published January 1st 1995) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Medieval |
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Ratings: 3.72 From 37484 Users | 1791 ReviewsAssessment Containing Books The Midwife's Apprentice
I think that The Midwifes Apprentice would be a book that would be difficult to teach in a middle grades setting. The book covers how children are born and has some rather crude scenes. That being said I think to teach the book would depend on the area. An area that I wouldnt touch this book would be here in Georgia. In the middle of the Bible belt does not seem like the place to study a book that involves a woman yelling into another womens vagina at a baby to come out. Considering how most theA young girl, on her own, finds the warmest spot to sleep in. One night she discovers the warmth of a dung heap and never leaves. She is discovered one day by Jane, the village midwife. Jane names her Beetle and takes her home to become an apprentice midwife. The girl hears the name Alyce one day and decides that she loves the name. And so she becomes Alyce. The midwife treats Alyce appallingly, but having nowhere to go, Alyce remains.One night Alyce assists in a birth while the midwife assists
I picked this up because I was fascinated to read about how midwifery was handled for a juvenile audience. You know how people freak out about kids knowing where babies come from? It was interesting from that perspective, but I ended up really enjoying the book. The protagonist is a homeless, nameless ragamuffin who gets taken in by a village midwife and learns a bit about the work of bringing babies into the world. The confidence that comes from having a place in the world starts to change the
Summary:Orphaned since as long as she can remember, Beetle becomes employed by the cold village midwife. And while her payment is meager, Beetle eventually gains confidence in herself and her abilities through her work.Strengths:While it uses the language of the time, the book is surprisingly accessible -- no doubt helped by its short length (my edition was barely over 100 pages). Despite being from a different era, Beetle's plight still can be relatable; she's someone who has believed all the
I don't know how I remained ignorant of this book's existence for so longI read Catherine, Called Birdy growing up and felt like I encountered it fairly regularly in bookstores/libraries/other people's reading histories. When I did finally learn of The Midwife's Apprentice through GR, I was shocked that it actually has more ratings than CCB, and won the Newbury (which CCB was "only" nominated for). It kind of feels like I grew up a fan of Jamie Lynn Spears, thinking she was a big star, only to
This short fairy tale like story is just the right mix of bitter and sweet. I read it slowly because it is a short book and I didn't want it to end.
Saw this book listed on the audio list for the public library. Not necessarily a child's book, but closer to a young teen. Or for an old lady like me!Enjoying it as MY cat is curled up beside me. Interesting perspective of a homeless, poor girl who has never known her roots. She usually goes hungry. Sleeps burrowed into the warmth of a dung heap (if lucky to find one). At this point in the story (Chapter 7) her struggles are continuing, but she has been given some hope-chores for the mid-wife in
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