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A childhood classic. This book is charming and pays at least a little bit of attention to the less happy parts of medieval life, which I like. A fun and quick read.
First read 1 January 2008.
First read 1 January 2008.
The coming of age tale of a young orphan girl set in Medieval England. It gives a sense of the time period (including a bit of the bawdiness) along with insights into the midwife's trade.
It includes scenes of adultery and fornication (although not at all graphic). It also deals with the themes of individual worth, self-esteem, fear, knowledge, education, love, kindness, and life's mission.
A short, quick read. ...more
It includes scenes of adultery and fornication (although not at all graphic). It also deals with the themes of individual worth, self-esteem, fear, knowledge, education, love, kindness, and life's mission.
A short, quick read. ...more
I decided to read another Newberry winner. This one wasn't one of my favorites. Not much more to say.
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