Another day, another book. Here is yet another Newbery set in medieval England. As for that subcategory it rates about the middle of the pack in enjoyability and the top in historical accuracy. I thought that this book was fascinating simply for it's place in history, although I would have liked to see the story fleshed out more, the book is just over 100 pages. I also appreciate that the author decided to focus on Alyce's growth in skill rather than, as she notes in the author's section, the fact that midwife's were sometimes considered witches; the book would have taken a much different tone if that had been the case. All in all a very enjoyable read.
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