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FROM THE BOOK:
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Sixteen-year-old Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1687. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she has never met.
Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place. Just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit. But Kit’s friendship with Hannah Tupper, believed by the colonists to be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined and ultimately forces Kit to choose between her heart and her duty.
FROM SONYA:
Based on the title, I was a bit hesitant to read this story, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story! The story gives an interesting glimpse into the time period of the Quakers. I never realized how superstitious and wary they were towards outsiders (hence the title).
LESSONS:
Kindness, Sacrifice, Friendship.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
One use of "damn". There is a very gentle couple relationship throughout the story.
Read Aloud Age: 10+
Read Alone Age: 15+
MY RATING: ☆☆☆☆
☆ star = highly disliked & probably didn't finish.
☆☆ stars = wouldn't recommend.
☆☆☆ stars = mostly good but may have some concerns.
☆☆☆☆stars = very good.
☆☆☆☆☆ stars = reserved for my absolute favorite books.
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