By Karen Cushman
I wasn't sure what to expect from this intriguing-looking little book, but it had a golden Newbery Medal sticker on the cover--and I'm interested in midwifery--so I thought I'd check it out! And I loved it. Set in 14th century England, this is the story of a poor, nameless orphan girl who becomes the apprentice of a stern village midwife. Along with learning the skills needed to deliver babies (WAY back before most women went to hospitals to give birth), the girl gains the confidence to stand up for herself and slowly become part of a community.
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