BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cushman, Karen. 2000. Maltilda Bone. New York. Dell Yearling Books. ISBN 9780329272456
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Author Karen Cushman has written an interesting and intricate historical fiction novel, that is set in medieval times, set in an English Village, the protagonist is a young fourteen year old girl named Matilda, who became an orphan and became a pupil to Father Leufreudus who was a priest, he taught her religion and Latin. Then Maltilda’s life is changed forever when she is sent to be an apprentice to a Bonesetter in Blood and Bone Alley, there she encounter her mistress, Peg who practices bone setting and helps aid those with broken bones and ailments, using medieval medicine. In her new surroundings, Matilda encounters many people, like Margery who at first doesn’t seem like much, turns out to be Doctor Margery who practices medieval medicine and proves to be more effective that the studied Master Theobald the physician and Wonderworker. Matilda learns through her life journey that not always is everyone what they seem, and that medieval medicine mostly helps those in need and less fortunate.
Cushman, Karen. 2000. Maltilda Bone. New York. Dell Yearling Books. ISBN 9780329272456
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Author Karen Cushman has written an interesting and intricate historical fiction novel, that is set in medieval times, set in an English Village, the protagonist is a young fourteen year old girl named Matilda, who became an orphan and became a pupil to Father Leufreudus who was a priest, he taught her religion and Latin. Then Maltilda’s life is changed forever when she is sent to be an apprentice to a Bonesetter in Blood and Bone Alley, there she encounter her mistress, Peg who practices bone setting and helps aid those with broken bones and ailments, using medieval medicine. In her new surroundings, Matilda encounters many people, like Margery who at first doesn’t seem like much, turns out to be Doctor Margery who practices medieval medicine and proves to be more effective that the studied Master Theobald the physician and Wonderworker. Matilda learns through her life journey that not always is everyone what they seem, and that medieval medicine mostly helps those in need and less fortunate.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This is an extraordinary story told in English, but is infused with Latin phrases that provides that genuine link to the past centuries in which the story is set in. The inclusion of Latin words and phrases may prove to be a bit challenging for young readers. This story is filled with intriguing twists and turns, and is told in smooth transition throughout its seventeen chapters. The incorporation of all the medieval medicine techniques, potions, herbs, and beliefs makes the story more intriguing because it sheds light on how much the medicine world has changed, it offers a glimpse into how it all started. The addition of the author’s note is very insightful and informative and provides the reader with the knowledge of how much in depth research was done.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
Goodreads starred review:
This is an extraordinary story told in English, but is infused with Latin phrases that provides that genuine link to the past centuries in which the story is set in. The inclusion of Latin words and phrases may prove to be a bit challenging for young readers. This story is filled with intriguing twists and turns, and is told in smooth transition throughout its seventeen chapters. The incorporation of all the medieval medicine techniques, potions, herbs, and beliefs makes the story more intriguing because it sheds light on how much the medicine world has changed, it offers a glimpse into how it all started. The addition of the author’s note is very insightful and informative and provides the reader with the knowledge of how much in depth research was done.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
Goodreads starred review:
“Newbery medalist Karen Cushman assembles a cast of
unforgettable characters in a fascinating and pungent setting; the medical
quarter of a medieval English village.”
5. CONNECTIONS
This book can be used to prompt a compare and contrast
discussion of medieval medicine to modern medicine.
Other books that deal with the same theme:
Riesman, David. The
Story of Medicine in the middle Ages. ASIN B0006EM3R8
Barnhouse, Rebecca. The Book of the Maidservant. ISBN 9780375958564
Barnhouse, Rebecca. The Book of the Maidservant. ISBN 9780375958564
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