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Alice had always been fascinated by witches. She believed they possessed a certain mysterious power that intrigued her. So, when she found herself under the spell of a witch named Esmeralda, she was both terrified and excited. Esmeralda was a formidable witch known for her dark magic and enigmatic ways. She had a reputation for casting spells on unsuspecting victims, trapping them in a web of her wickedness. Alice had heard stories of people who had fallen under Esmeralda's spell and never returned to their normal lives.

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Hannah, an outcast from the Puritan settlement, quickly comprehends Kit s feelings of grief, loneliness and frustration, and a friendship forms between them in spite of her aunt and uncle forbidding the relationship. In an attempt to bond with her cousins Judith and Mercy Wood, Kit Tyler opens her seven traveling trunks, revealing her fashionable wardrobe to her cousins delight.

Alice had heard stories of people who had fallen under Esmeralda's spell and never returned to their normal lives. Alice had always considered herself a strong and independent person, but under Esmeralda's witchcraft, she felt powerless. Her days were consumed by fear and uncertainty.

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It has been a long time since I read The Witch of Blackbird Pond. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how well it held up over time. Quite deservedly, it was the Newbery winner in 1959 and it may have been my first "witch trial" novel, a sub-genre I still enjoy reading.

The story begins in April 1687 and Kit (Katherine) Tyler, 16, is sailing to her new home with her puritanical aunt and uncle in the colony of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Kit has grown up in her grandfather's lavish home in Barbados after the death of her parents. But now he is gone, too and there is no money to maintain the kind of life Kit had with him.

The only problem is that her aunt and uncle don't know she is coming, and, oh yes, Kit doesn't know they are Puritans. And to make matter worse, on the way to Wethersfield Kit manages to get on the wrong side of Goodwife Cruff when she jumps into the Connecticut River to retrieve a toy belonging to her daughter Prudence Cruff. Naturally, the first mutterings of witch are heard since Puritans believe that only witch's don't drown.

Of course, Kit's aunt and uncle take her in and to her delight, she discovers that she has two cousins - Judith and Mercy, both around her age. Kit tries to fit in but her impulsiveness keeps falling into disfavor by those around her. After she suggests that the kids in Mercy's "dame school" act out a Bible story, Kits runs off in tears after the minister harshly chastises her for it and finds herself in the great meadow where the witch of Blackbird Pond lives. The so-called witch is just a woman named Hannah Tupper, who had been run out of Massachusetts by Puritans for being a Quaker after being cruelly punished for her religion and is barely tolerated in Wethersfield by the Puritans there.

During a visit to Hannah, Kit also discovers that they have a mutual acquaintance - Nat Eaton, the son of the captain of the boat that brought Kit to Connecticut from Barbados. Though she is somewhat attracted to Nat, he seems more interested in helping Hannah.

Hannah's cottage is an attractive place to outcasts - soon Prudence Cruff is also a regular visitor. Not allowed to attend Mercy's "dame school" because her mother claims that she is too simple to learn, Kit secretly teaches her to read at Hannah's and discovers that Prudence often spends time there without her.

At the same time, Kit is being courted by William Ashby, a wealthy young man who could provide her with the kind of lifestyle she had enjoyed in Barbados. The only problem is that Kit isn't attracted to William and the reader can immediately see he is more suited to her cousin Judith.

Trouble begins when a serious illness befalls the residents of Wethersfield, causing some of the children to die. When Hannah is blamed for causing it using witchcraft, a band of citizens plan to go to her cottage, kill her and burn down her home. Kit hears about the plan, but she is busy taking care of the gravely ill Mercy. Can she do anything to save Hannah from certain death? And later, save herself from accusations of being a witch, too?

I read The Witch of Blackbird Pond on my own the first time and I thought it was a good story about a

The Witch of Blackbird Pond also provides a wonderful window into the culture and everyday life for the girls and women in this country in the 17th century, including education, courtship, marriage and running an efficient home and even ideas about friendship.

The author, Elizabeth George Speare, really researched her topic, making this one of the best historical fiction novels for young readers. She has skillfully blended in well known historical facts of the time and place well that we have planned a summer trip to Wethersfield to see it for ourselves.

This book is recommended for readers aged 10+
This book was purchased for my personal library

If you are thinking of using this book in the classroom or for homeschooling, here are some excellent guides that you might find useful:

This is book 1 of my 2013 Pre-1960 Classic Children's Books Reading Challenge hosted by Turning the Pages
This is book 4 of my 2013 Award Winning Reading Challenge hosted by Gathering Books

1. The Witch of Blackbird Pond…again. WOBP will always be a reoccurring theme in all my artistic endeavours. This is dedicated to all you WOBP fans out there who, like me, are scavenging the internet for more Kit/Nat images but come up short.

She no longer had control over her thoughts and actions. Every decision she made seemed to be influenced by Esmeralda's dark energy. The witch's presence haunted Alice's every waking moment. She could feel Esmeralda's eyes watching her, even when she was alone. It was as if the witch had infiltrated her mind, manipulating her every move. Alice tried to fight back against the witch's spell, but her efforts were in vain. She would wake up in the middle of the night with nightmares, unable to escape the clutches of Esmeralda's magic. The lines between reality and illusion became blurred, and Alice found herself questioning her own sanity. Despite the torment she endured, Alice was determined to break free from Esmeralda's hold. She sought the help of a wise old sage who had dealt with witches in the past. He taught her ancient rituals and spells to counteract the witch's magic. With each passing day, Alice grew stronger and more resilient. She learned to harness her own inner power and stand up against Esmeralda's darkness. Slowly but surely, she began to take back control of her life. One fateful night, Alice confronted Esmeralda face to face. She summoned all her newfound strength and cast a spell of her own. The battle between light and darkness raged on, but this time, Alice emerged victorious. The spell was broken, and Alice was free from Esmeralda's clutches. She had overcome her fears and conquered the witch that once held her captive. From that day forward, Alice vowed never to be ensnared by dark magic again. Alice's journey under the witch Esmeralda had taught her valuable lessons about strength, resilience, and the power of self-belief. She realized that true power comes from within and that no external force or spell could ever control her destiny. As she walked away from the haunting memories of her time under the witch, Alice felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination. She embraced the magic within herself and vowed to use it for good, never allowing herself to be under the spell of darkness again..

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