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The Midwife's Apprentice
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Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: Apr 4 2023
Language: English
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.
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