The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman

The Midwife's Apprentice

Karen Cushman

128 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult inspiring medium-paced

Description

From 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 sh...

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Moods

adventurous 34%
informative 34%
emotional 31%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 31%
funny 28%
reflective 21%
sad 18%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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