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The Midwife's Apprentice
A Newbery Medal-winning novel by Karen Cushman, set in medieval England, about a homeless girl who becomes a midwife's assistant.
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Many middle school classrooms assign The Midwife's Apprentice to teach students about medieval daily life.
The novel follows Alyce as she grows from a nameless orphan into a confident young woman.
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Published in 1995, the book won the Newbery Medal in 1996 for its portrayal of medieval English village life.
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