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From: NANCY DANIELS, PLATTEVILLE, WI <DANIELSA>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 21:53:01 -0600 (CST)
Robin's comments about _The Midwife's Apprentice_ and _Catherine, Called Birdy_ agree with my perceptions of the two books. Reading the two together--I read _Catherine_ after reading _Apprentice_ enriches both stories.
I also really appreciated the lyrical quality of the vivid writing in
_Apprentice_. From the beginning pages with "...the girl herself, who knew no home and no mother and no name..." to the end "I know how to try and risk and fail and try again and not give up," the book is filled with passages that present sharp pictures, poignant feelings, and deep emotions. Is this book being considered for the Newbery or other awards this year?
Nancy Daniels Platteville, WI
Received on Fri 17 Nov 1995 09:53:01 PM CST
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 21:53:01 -0600 (CST)
Robin's comments about _The Midwife's Apprentice_ and _Catherine, Called Birdy_ agree with my perceptions of the two books. Reading the two together--I read _Catherine_ after reading _Apprentice_ enriches both stories.
I also really appreciated the lyrical quality of the vivid writing in
_Apprentice_. From the beginning pages with "...the girl herself, who knew no home and no mother and no name..." to the end "I know how to try and risk and fail and try again and not give up," the book is filled with passages that present sharp pictures, poignant feelings, and deep emotions. Is this book being considered for the Newbery or other awards this year?
Nancy Daniels Platteville, WI
Received on Fri 17 Nov 1995 09:53:01 PM CST
