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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Read because its a Newberry Award Grades 5-7. I mean this is obviously a children's book. I liked the midwifery topic. One day she is not able to help someone and she runs to another town. She comes back determined to never give up again.
it was ok. I think i'd like to of found out more about Brat.
Really just a sweet story that I couldn't put down. High level, low page count. Great for advanced young readers or older readers who don't have the attention span for a long book.
An unloved girl without a name discovers hope, love, and purpose. Can you ask for anything better from a middle grades book? The writing is simple and accessible, and Cushman captures the medieval setting in vibrant sensory detail.
I read this book in the 6th grade because I loved "Catherine Called Birdie" so much.
It was sort of disappointing, but still a nice read. I encourage anyone with a daughter who is not really interested in reading to give this book a try. It is an easy, but interesting book that will keep a youngster interested.
It was sort of disappointing, but still a nice read. I encourage anyone with a daughter who is not really interested in reading to give this book a try. It is an easy, but interesting book that will keep a youngster interested.
A very short read (120 pages in the copy I used) but quite enjoyable. I happened to pick it up from the library while I browsed the Newberry Award section. It’s a gritty story that causes you to feel as you are covered in dirt along with Brat/Beetle/Alyce. I wasn’t entirely sure where the plot was going but it did conclude well although I did want there to be *more* to the story. An excellent, yet simple life lesson at the end of the book made the confusion about the plot direction worth it in my opinion.
This 1996 Newbery Medal Winner was a fast and decently compelling read, but left me feeling underwhelmed. There's something off-putting about the writing style, that I think mostly comes down to the third person omniscient point of view. The narrator closely follows the main character, Brat (a.k.a. many other names), but occasionally gives insights as to the feelings, thoughts, and motivations of select secondary characters.
The characters themselves are believable but not necessarily likable. The midwife is a selfish, stuck up woman who is cruel to the main character and has no real redeeming values. The villagers are portrayed as crude, ignorant, and downright cruel. Although the main character herself shows growth and change, most of her character is vague and ill defined.
Overall, this is not a winner for me. It may of interest to middle grade students interested in the medieval time period, but they certainly shouldn't expect a great deal of adventure, excitement, or romance.
The characters themselves are believable but not necessarily likable. The midwife is a selfish, stuck up woman who is cruel to the main character and has no real redeeming values. The villagers are portrayed as crude, ignorant, and downright cruel. Although the main character herself shows growth and change, most of her character is vague and ill defined.
Overall, this is not a winner for me. It may of interest to middle grade students interested in the medieval time period, but they certainly shouldn't expect a great deal of adventure, excitement, or romance.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Sexual harassment
A lovely book about how the smallest acts of kindness and belief in oneself can change a life’s trajectory.