"L'apprentie Sage-Femme" by Karen Cushman is a compelling historical novel that tells the story of Birgit, a young girl living in medieval Germany with a passion for becoming a midwife. Set in the 14th century, this novel delves into the challenges and obstacles Birgit faces as she navigates a society...
"Alyce und keine andere," written by Karen Cushman, is a captivating historical fiction novel set in medieval England. The story revolves around Alyce, a young girl yearning to rise above the role of a humble housekeeper. Determined to prove herself and pursue her dreams, Alyce sets off on an arduous...
"The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" by Karen Cushman is a captivating historical novel that immerses readers in the vibrant era of the California Gold Rush. Taking place in Lucky Diggins (referred to as Portsmouth nowadays), the story follows twelve-year-old Lucy Whipple as she is uprooted from her home in Massachusetts...
"Le Livre de Catherine" by Karen Cushman is a captivating historical fiction novel set in 13th-century France. The story revolves around the life of a young French girl named Catherine and her journey through a time of political unrest and religious conflict. Catherine is a remarkable protagonist who defies societal...
"Rodzina" by Karen Cushman takes readers on a journey back to the late 19th century, where they meet a young Polish immigrant girl named Rodzina. Orphaned and uncertain of her future, Rodzina's life takes an unexpected turn when she joins the Orphan Train in search of a new family. Throughout...
Set in 1949 Brooklyn, "The Loud Silence of Francine Green" by Karen Cushman follows the compelling journey of thirteen-year-old Francine Green. As a bright student who enjoys reading and writing, Francine faces the challenges of conforming to societal expectations and struggles with her own sense of identity. While her friends...
Karen Cushman's Matilda Bone is a captivating historical fiction novel that takes readers on a journey to the Middle Ages. Set in 12th century England, the story follows the life of Matilda, an orphan girl who is sent to live in a village as an apprentice to Red Peg, the...
"El libro de Catherine" by Karen Cushman transports readers to medieval England through its captivating historical fiction narrative. The story is told through Catherine, also known as Birdy, a spirited and independent young girl. Her diary entries provide an engaging and humorous account of her struggles against societal expectations in...
"Catherine, Called Birdy" by Karen Cushman is a captivating historical novel that takes place in the 13th century. It follows the story of Catherine, a spirited young girl who goes by the nickname Birdy, as she navigates the challenges and expectations of her time. The unique format of the novel,...