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The Midwife's Apprentice is a novel that will make you want to embrace who you are and be proud of what you can accomplish. It is a heart-warming story of a girl, Beetle, becoming her true self, Alyce. She discovers that she has talents and a place in the world. It is a classic tale of self discovery.
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Weetzie Bat is an intriguing novel. It looks into the struggles and dreams of a non-conforming girl. Even though it was written in 1989, people today can definately relate to this story! It addresses the topics of true love, divorce, homosexuality, sex, work, fun, death, disease, and non-traditional families. This book has no problem fitting into today's society. it is definately a mind-opener.
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The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
hotmamamia, November 27, 2006
The Midwife's Apprentice is a novel that will make you want to embrace who you are and be proud of what you can accomplish. It is a heart-warming story of a girl, Beetle, becoming her true self, Alyce. She discovers that she has talents and a place in the world. It is a classic tale of self discovery.(24 of 31 readers found this comment helpful)
Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
hotmamamia, November 27, 2006
Weetzie Bat is an intriguing novel. It looks into the struggles and dreams of a non-conforming girl. Even though it was written in 1989, people today can definately relate to this story! It addresses the topics of true love, divorce, homosexuality, sex, work, fun, death, disease, and non-traditional families. This book has no problem fitting into today's society. it is definately a mind-opener.(4 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)