The summer that Viney is eleven years old is extraordinary. It takes her out of school and puts her under the wing of Missy Violet, a well-loved mi...
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Mar 25, 2010
Kirsten
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The country is in the middle of the Depression, and even if it wasn't, it would still have been difficult for Viney's family to pay Missy Violet, the midwife, for the birth of Viney's newest sibling. In lieu of payment, Missy Violet takes on Viney as an apprentice, and teaches her the ways of "baby-catching."
I think this slim little book, which won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award, will probably gain a place on reading lists and as a read-aloud in class More...
I think this slim little book, which won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award, will probably gain a place on reading lists and as a read-aloud in class More...
Apr 25, 2011
Tanja
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A quick read about a young girl who spends the summer with a midwife in order to settle her family's debts. She learns much about "the catchin' of babies" and all sorts of herbal remedies of help during child birth. Even though much shorter and set in a very different time and place, it reminded me about "The Midwife's Apprentice".
May 04, 2010
Roxanne
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When 11 year old Viney's youngest sister is born in the early 1900's her father doesn't have enough money to pay the midwife. He offers Viney's help for the summer instead. Viney learns about various herbs and how to comfort laboring mothers. She learn that people who are sick often need a kind words as much as anything. A short and sweet read about growing up and becoming more confident.
Nov 06, 2008
Jahziel
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GREAT STORY..{i WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN OBSTETRICIAN}=]
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