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The Midwife Apprentice Karen Cushman Books

Beetle is an orphan of indefinite age, wandering from village to village and working for food. At one stop, the midwife takes her on as apprentice and Beetle's life changes dramatically. The midwife is by no means a gentle mother figure, but she feeds Beetle regularly and the life is not hard.
The reader follows Beetle (or Alyce as she later calls herself) as she matures, sheds her insecurities, becomes self-confident and self-loving, and finally learns to face up to and conquer her fears. It's a very positive tale, excellent for young girls who need to see positive female role-models face problems and succeed by sheer determination--and not fairy godmothers or money or good looks.
While unconsciously absorbing these lessons, young readers will also find themselves learning about Medieval Europe. Cushman manages to slide historical facts in so casually that the reader will come away knowing about Medieval customs and practices, the art of early midwifery and life in a village.
This is an excellent tale, well-written, witty and touching. I enjoyed it on many levels and would recommend it (along with Cushman's other excellent novel, Catherine Called Birdy) for pre-teens and teens--and adults like me who enjoy a light story with a postitive girl character.


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The Midwife Apprentice Karen Cushman Books Reviews

I was a little disappointed. Thought there would be more about her using her skills and learning about midwifery. Does not happen. Just a difficult life of a child.
My daughter was assigned in class to read a Newberry medal book and present a report to the class. When I began to look at these award winning books, I noticed that most of them were tragic. My daughter doesn't do well when she reads about tragedy and death. Then I found The Midwife's Apprentice. It was perfect for her. The beginning was a little tough as she had to get used to reading old English literature. However, she overcame this difficulty and loved the book.
I wish I could read more of her life. It is well written and an addictive read. I would definitely recommend this book.
Compared to several other books of this venue, this one left a little to be desired. I finished it, but I wouldn't recommend it. However, someone might enjoy it more than I did.
I love recommending this book to young readers. For the time it is historically accurate. Wonderful way for young women to find out the origins of birthing and why many of the oldest methods are still relevant today. As a midwife I enthusiastically recommend this book.
For young readers, the ragtag main character Alyce's life may seem shocking. She has no home, almost no food or clothing, and no one to care whether she lives or dies. Her daily existence includes verbal abuse and physical neglect. In her fourteenth-century world most people, including her, just don't matter much. But Alyce has spunk and heart and goals. Her struggle to find a place for herself in an unwelcoming society makes her appealing and real. In the end, her willingness to keep trying is what offers her a future.
I often read the books my children are assigned to read in school. This book was so amazing! I am currently reading a book series set in seventeenth century Scotland who's main character is a female doctor who utilizes the availability of herbs and flora for medicinal purposes. The Midwife's Apprentice is extremely factual as a historical fiction! I am thankful to my daughter's teacher for selecting such an insightful book. Many life lessons woven so beautifully between visual detail and knowledge of past and present! We will be downloading many more of Karen Cushman's stories to be read for pleasure!
Karen Cushman has such a knack for historical fiction. I've enjoyed reading and sharing all of her books again and again...though I must admit this one is my favorite (and well Catherine too..and Rodzina...I take it back...I love them all! ;). Of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. - the very point of this review option...but it just amazes me how some people find the ending or the overall treatment of this girl to be offensive. Life was HARD in medieval times, particularly for the downtrodden and children (who in many ways weren't really recognized as being in any special group...just "little adults")...most were lucky to actually reach adulthood. Sure the midwife is obnoxious and at times cruel but "Brat" was given a home...and over time, a trade (more of a passion, I'd say). She came into her own at the end...and knew exactly what she was doing with that final decision. Sure nobody (well I hope) actually enjoys reading about a child suffering ...in whatever way (and on that note, animals too), but it was what it was. Won't say more because I don't want to be a spoiler...but Brat aka Alyce overcame it all...she was a survivor! One great read.
Beetle is an orphan of indefinite age, wandering from village to village and working for food. At one stop, the midwife takes her on as apprentice and Beetle's life changes dramatically. The midwife is by no means a gentle mother figure, but she feeds Beetle regularly and the life is not hard.
The reader follows Beetle (or Alyce as she later calls herself) as she matures, sheds her insecurities, becomes self-confident and self-loving, and finally learns to face up to and conquer her fears. It's a very positive tale, excellent for young girls who need to see positive female role-models face problems and succeed by sheer determination--and not fairy godmothers or money or good looks.
While unconsciously absorbing these lessons, young readers will also find themselves learning about Medieval Europe. Cushman manages to slide historical facts in so casually that the reader will come away knowing about Medieval customs and practices, the art of early midwifery and life in a village.
This is an excellent tale, well-written, witty and touching. I enjoyed it on many levels and would recommend it (along with Cushman's other excellent novel, Catherine Called Birdy) for pre-teens and teens--and adults like me who enjoy a light story with a postitive girl character.