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The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

By Violet Gunter, Children's Department Assistant

Kit Tyler has just lost her grandfather and can no longer live on her plantation in Barbados. Traveling to Connecticut Colony, Kit moves in with her aunt and uncle and their two daughters. Life in this Puritan community is entirely different than the one Kit used to lead, but if she is to fit in, she must learn to follow their strict rules. Kit struggles to conform to the Puritan ways and often feels like an outsider, but soon she meets Hannah Tupper, the acclaimed witch, who lives a solitary life on Blackbird Pond. Through her friendship, Kit finds life is not quite as lonely as she originally thought. Just when it seems Kit has found a rhythm, things are turned upside-down, and she now faces the noose.

Elizabeth George Speare,a two-time Newberry medalist, writes a sensational story about living to one’s true self and standing up for what is right. The excellent story is undoubtedly, one to add to your to-read-list and is a wonderful choice for all ages.

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