The Midwife's Apprentice: A Newbery Award Winner

Format: Paperback Language: English ISBN: 1328631125 ISBN13: 9781328631121 Release Date: July 2019 Publisher: Clarion Books Length: 144 Pages Weight: 0.22 lbs. Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.5" Age Range: 8 to 12 years Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7 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 th