346 reviews for:

The Midwife's Apprentice

Karen Cushman

3.63 AVERAGE

purrs_between_pages's review against another edition

4.0

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This book was an easy read, but tugs so deeply at your heart. One can learn so much from Alyce. She has become one of my fictional heroes. She did not let life turn her sour, like it with Midwife Jane. Alyce had a heart that was so pure, so brave. She is simple and yet so extraordinary.

jessicac424's review against another edition

4.0

informative lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

syifareads's review against another edition

3.0

inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

s_melly's review against another edition

3.5

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I really was liking the beginning of this book, however the end fell a bit flat for me.  Still a good Newbery Medal winner! 

christy15reads's review

5.0

medium-paced

rkeefer1011's review

3.5

hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

compass_rose's review against another edition

3.0

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Part of out Medieval Era study. Quick story, engaging throughout. Good for discussions on the village classes of the time. Also discussions on self-confidence, taking one's life/learning/future into your own hands.

dvdpcp's review against another edition

5.0

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So good. Read as a child and god bless Karen Cushman. The ballad of Lucy whipple, this, and Catherine called birdy were absolute faves. I want to read the other three mentioned in the back. Excellent

mars224's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

kimib79's review

3.0

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This is a tricky one. The girl is homeless and starving then she is taken in by an emotionally abusive woman. Not sure what the moral of the story is supposed to be. Perseverance, I suppose.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse