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The Midwife's Apprentice: Book Review

The Midwife’s Apprentice: Book Review BIBLIOGRAPHY Cushman, Karen. The Midwife’s Apprentice . New York: Clarion Books, 1995. ISBN 0395692296 PLOT SUMMARY Set in Medieval England in the Middle Ages, Karen Cushman’s The Midwife’s Apprentice is a coming of age tale about a young teen named Alyce. Beginning her life known only as “Brat”, with no home, family, foreseeable future, or even a real name, Brat meets Jane. Jane, a midwife, takes her in as her apprentice, and Brat becomes “Beetle” and then finally “Alyce”, working up to a real future and making something of her life. Will Jane learn to treat Alyce better in time? Will Alyce leave her awful past behind for something better? Read and follow Alyce on her incredible journey! CRITICAL ANALYSIS Karen Cushman creates a captivating tale of a young girl struggling to survive back in the times of Medieval England (fourteenth century). She provides a strong female protagonist, relatable themes, and a bel...

Breath and Be: Poetry Review (LS 5663 Module #6)

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Okay for Now: Book Review

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