Book
The Midwife's Apprentice
- Published
- 1996
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Publisher
- HarperTrophy
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 21603
- URL
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15595.The_Midwife_s_Apprentice?ac=1&from_search=true
Reading measures
- Accelerated Reader level
- 6.0
- AR interest level
- MG — middle grades, 4–8
- Lexile
- 1150L
- Guided reading level
- X
- Suggested reading age
- ages 11–13
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.
Collections
Davidson GiftedNewbery Award
ISBN
- ISBN-13
- 9780064406307
- ISBN-10
- 006440630X
Tags
Award Winners-ALA Notable/Best BooksAward Winners-Booklist Editors' ChoiceAward Winners-NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language ArtsAward Winners-Newbery MedalAward Winners-SLJ Best BookAward Winners-Young Reader's Choice Award/NomineeDavidson GiftedEnglandFamily Life-OrphansHistory-Middle Ages/MedievalRecommended Reading-California Recommended Lit., English, 6-8Recommended Reading-Wheatley Texts