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The Witch of Blackbird Pond Audiobook
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Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at the cold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home will never be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. In her relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropical bird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that is now caged and lonely. The only place where Kit feels completely free is in the meadows, where she enjoys the company of the old Quaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, and on occasion, her young sailor friend Nat. But when Kit's friendship with the "witch" is discovered, Kit is faced with suspicion, fear, and anger. She herself is accused of witchcraft!
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""With her cats. There's always a cat around. People say she's a witch" Christians say witch like its a bad thing. This book was meaningful in so many ways. Taking place where I grew up, a sub plot was the story of the Charter Oak-(see the Connecticut quarter), and mostly showed the attitude at that time which is alarmingly becoming more so today. White Christians thinking devils and demons were everywhere. Everybody but them was going to hell."
— John (5 out of 5 stars)
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Strong plot, fully realized characters and convincing atmosphere distinguish this historical narrative of a girl whose rebellion against bigotry and her Puritan surroundings culminates in a witch hunt and trial.
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gracefild, 10/27/2022
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" This audiobook was very interesting. The narrator was very clear. My 8th grader and I really enjoyed it! Highly recommend! "
— Alina Ilchuk, 9/7/2020 -
" 5th Newbery Medal winner book I've read as a challenge with friends. I have to admit, it was hard for me to get into this book, but I am glad I stuck with it. It was a great ending that I saw coming but didn't see how it would get there! "
— Marcy, 2/7/2014 -
" It was good!! Enjoyed it! "
— Chiyomi, 2/4/2014 -
" I think this was an extremely well written book... It had the thoughts and devotions of a girl who has a mind of her own, and tries to do the right thing. It made me swim in the words, and dare to turn the page... "
— Katie, 1/24/2014 -
" We read this in my fifth grade advanced English class...couldn't stand it! "
— JT, 1/12/2014 -
" This is a book I could read every year. "
— Melissa, 1/8/2014 -
" I forgot how angry the witch trial segment made me ... People are nuts. "
— Maria, 12/25/2013 -
" This book brought to my attention how little I know about Pre-Revolutionary America. The Puritans were intense! The story was a bit too much about matchmaking and marriage for me. However, I did enjoy Kit's attempts to find her place in town and her forbidden friendships. "
— Adrianne, 12/21/2013 -
" One of my childhood favs - read it every year "
— Sue, 12/11/2013 -
" Good, quick read. I really enjoyed the characters. "
— Emma, 11/27/2013
About Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George Speare (1908–1994), born and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Boston University, taught high school, married, and raised two children before beginning her career as a writer. Her prizewinning writings for children and young adults are noted for their authentic settings, intriguing plots, and accurate historical details.
About Mary Beth Hurt
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages, including Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum, and Wemberly Worried. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon, a Caldecott Honor for Owen, and a Newbery Honor for Olive’s Ocean. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.