The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman

The Midwife's Apprentice

Karen Cushman

128 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

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From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes another spellbinding novel set in medieval England. The girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice. As she helps the sh...

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Moods

hopeful 41%
adventurous 36%
inspiring 36%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 30%
reflective 30%
informative 28%
funny 20%
sad 15%
relaxing 10%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 39%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.59

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