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A review by kathrun006
The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is suitable for children ages 11 and up, but I'm 23 and I enjoyed it a lot. It's set in midevil England and is about a homeless girl who doesn't even have a name and has to sleep in a compost pile because it's the only warm place where she won't rejected. The story is about how she gets taken in by a midwife to be her apprentice. Its heartwarming to watch her situation and outlook on life improve as she learns this skill.
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Pregnancy