She watched and listened to him, and finally while serving his mutton pie was bold enough to ask, “The boy Edward, who arrived at the manor for the threshing. Do you know him? How does he fare?” “Never heard of him.
The Midwife's Apprentice
In medieval England, a homeless girl finds her place in the world.
In a small village in medieval England, a young homeless girl acquires a home and a new career when she becomes the apprentice to a sharp-tempered midwife. By the author of Catherine, Called Birdy.
A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this “delightful”* and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. * “A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in children’s literature.” —School ...
The Midwife's Apprentice
The Midwife's Apprentice
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The Midwife's Apprentice
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"Like Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor Book, "Catherine, Called Birdy", this novel is about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home.