The Midwife's Apprentice Audiobook

" I love Karen Cushman! This book is real and believable. You could imagine the daily life of the characters. I really liked this! "

" A sweet coming-of-age book about an abandoned, medieval, tween finding self-worth and purpose. Very quick read. "

" Great YA book for Middle School girls. "

" I loved this book about an homeless orphan living in medieval times who is rescued by a heartless midwife and who learns and grows despite the midwife's efforts to prevent it. "

" Excellent YA book set in the middle ages. "

" Well written, includes a lot of historical details with an engaging storyline. "

" Cute book. I love the idea of being an apprentice. Glad I wasn't born in this time period though! "

" I read this book with nine year old Lara that I am babysitting and we really liked it..I liked how she figured out who she was and what she really wanted to do .. and no matter what was a nice person.. and I thought many parts of it were cute.. good read! "

" Read for my Writing from History class. This is a good book, but it didn't quite grab me. Not sure why. "

" It's simple storytelling drew me in, a different style than you usually see. "

" This is really nice. I have been expecting this book since I found it in the library at Ghibli museum. Miyazaki recommended it. He doesn't fail me.I love it very much! "

" I came across this audiobook at the library and really enjoyed it. The story is short, but it contains a wonderful message about self worth and finding your place in the world. I loved all the historical details too. "

" This was a great book! I want my girls to read it someday. "

" I wouldn't want my child to read this. Immorality, dishonesty and other bad behaviors are the norm in this book. there are very few likable characters. there are descriptions of horrible labors that would scare young girls from ever wanting to have babies. No idea why this won the Newberry award. "

" Fascinating, unusual subject and good-enough plot, but the writing style was fairly ho-hum. For a topic that is probably for older (12+) children, the descriptions, characters, and substance of the novel were lacking. "

" 1996 Newbery Medal. In mid-evil England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife and, in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the 3 things she most wants: a fully belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world. "

" Great historical fiction about the Middle Ages "

" Newbery Winner 1996. "

" I probably read this in one day...it was for a children's literature course. I liked it though....seems like something I would be ok with my kids reading. "

" Good book. A fun read for the characters and for the time period. Although about midwifery, there are no descriptions that should gross anyone out. "

" An excellent read, strong imagery which really puts you into the time period. A simple story that is full of depth. It feels very authentic and true to the character portrayed. "

" Super fast read. But still good. "

" This was a very good book. It was about a girl named Alyce who becomes the midwife's apprentice in the middle ages, and has many challenges along the way. "

" Alyce, aka Beetle, is a lovely character and easy to love. But the book itself feels almost more like a collection of stories rather than a single volume with a unified plot. "

" I really liked this book a lot. It was funny, and I learned a lot. This poor girl without a home, family is able to gain skills to learn that she does have a place in this world. A great read. "

" It was an ok book for me. Didn't love it but didn't hate it. "

" Great book for a 5-8th grade girl. Great historical fiction of a lone girl finding her place in the world. I read it for a teaching class and enjoyed it myself. "

" ok, not great, could have been a lot lot lot better "

" a coming of age story of an orphan girl set in the middle ages... "

" I read this book because it was written by Karen Cushman, since I enjoyed her book Catherine, Called Birdy so much. This book was a quick little read, pleasant, with a simply story that followed Brat who becomes Alyce and her journey to find herself. "

" Adorable! Simple, but filled with lovely little thoughts about self worth and the importance of each individual. I want my children to read this book in a few years. I also loved Cushman's style of writing - different and refreshing. "

" My favorite book during my youth. I would probably re-read it for its wit and for pastime's sake. "

" I think that if they had conslers back then, Alce might need to see one.She gets bullied by the boys in town and finds out who she is and her place in the world. "