The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Description
Orphaned Kit Tyler arrives in the stark Puritan settlement of Connecticut Colony, a stark contrast to the vibrant Caribbean island she once called home. Feeling like a tropical bird misplaced in a cold, unfamiliar world, Kit struggles to adapt to her relatives' rigid ways. Her only solace is found in the freedom of the meadows and her burgeoning friendships, particularly with the enigmatic woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond. However, when Kit's unconventional associations come to light, she finds herself entangled in the community's deep-seated fears and suspicions, facing accusations that threaten her very freedom.
Available Editions
paperback
Laurel Leaf
Published May 15, 1978
224 pages
ISBN: 9780440995777
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Community Reviews(1)
3.5; it was literally fine. it was a decent enough harrowing plot for a middle grade book, but i felt like the conflict and its resolution were really rushed after over half of the book built up the ambiance and day to day life of the wood family. it obviously avoided any of the sexual jealousy, envious hate, and sexual violence that came hand in hand with witch accusations, cause it’s a middle grade book. but without higher stakes it felt like there was no real threat to anyone in the story other than abject mentions of a hanging and flogging from the past or stockades of the present. it was literally fine, mid, a decent read.
Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare.