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In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Karen Cushman
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