The Midwife’s Apprentice

1996 Newbery Medal Winner

From the writer of
Catherine, Known as Birdy comes one other spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The lady recognized solely as Brat has no household, no house, and no future till she meets Jane the Midwife and turns into her apprentice. As she helps the sharp-tempered Jane ship infants, Brat–who renames herself Alyce–gains information, confidence, and the braveness to need one thing from life: “A full stomach, a contented coronary heart, and a spot on this world.” Medieval village life makes a energetic backdrop for the humorous, poignant story of how Alyce will get what she desires. A concluding notice discusses midwifery previous and current. A Newbery Medal guide.