Like Cushmans 1995 Newbery Honor Book Catherine Called Birdy this novelis about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home. .. . From t... » 

Like Cushmans 1995 Newbery Honor Book Catherine Called Birdy this novelis about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home. .. . From the first page readers are caught by the spirit of the homelessnameless waif . . . who gets the village midwife to take her in namesherself Alyce and learns something about delivering babies. . . .ALABooklist starred review. 1996 Newbery Medal Winner. School Library JournalBest Books of the Year 1995. ABA Pick of the Lists 1995. A 1996 ALA NotableChildrens Book. A 1996 ALA Best Books for Young Adults. «