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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
This book was difficult to get in to, but I’m glad I saw it through. Check out my detailed review at How I Feel About Books.
I really enjoyed this book! I think the author did a great job of portraying a young girl in this time period and making her a believable, brave, smart heroine. The era doesn't lend itself to strong female characters, but this book did it quite beautifully. Highly recommended for young girls, probably 4th grade and up.
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this book every time I read it. It's a quick and easy read, but with a lot of historical information. Not for the faint of heart - or the very young - as there is a decent amount of (not too gory) childbirth information in there!
I'm fascinated by the middle ages and by herblore, so I just love this one!
I'm fascinated by the middle ages and by herblore, so I just love this one!
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
This novel is a Newberry winner, so I thought my 9 year old daughter might enjoy it. I decided to read it first. It was a sad but sweet story, with many life lessons. There is also some objectionable content for a more innocent reader, such as adultery and overt sexual attention from grown men toward a young girl. Yet these aren't dominant themes in the story, so now that I know what is in the book, we should be able to discuss it.
Such a sweet, well-written book about a young orphan who finds her way in early England. One of the most poignant parts is when she determines that her name is "Alyce" and how she convinces others of that.
She says: "My name is Alyce, not Brat or Dung Beetle or Beetle. Alyce."
When she believes in herself enough to insist upon a name, you know that she will survive and thrive. I came across this on Audible, love the narrator, and it's an easy listen, as well as a good rest from edgy adult books that are so prevalent these days.
She says: "My name is Alyce, not Brat or Dung Beetle or Beetle. Alyce."
When she believes in herself enough to insist upon a name, you know that she will survive and thrive. I came across this on Audible, love the narrator, and it's an easy listen, as well as a good rest from edgy adult books that are so prevalent these days.
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.