num_pages: 122
description: 1996 Newbery Medal WinnerFrom 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 "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.
language: English
title: The Midwife's Apprentice
titlecomplete: The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book)
characters: Jane the Midwife, Magister Richard Reese, Will Russet, Alyce
genres: Fiction, Childrens, Coming Of Age, Juvenile, Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Young Adult, Historical, British Literature
ratings_count: 42080
places: United Kingdom
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Newbery Medal, awardedAt: 852105600000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 883641600000
name: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
category: Senior
publisher: Clarion Books