| The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner Contributor(s): Cushman, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1328631125 ISBN-13: 9781328631121 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 7.5" (0.25 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Topical - Self-Esteem - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Cultural Region - British Isles - Ethnic Orientation - British Isles - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 11553 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cushman, Karen: - 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. |