Elizabeth George Speare - The Witch of Blackbird Pond: Illustrations by Barry Moser

Pros: Excellent historical story showing a glimpse of Puritan life.

Cons: none!

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this book for any young person as an enjoyable way of understanding what daily life was probably like, to some extent, in the Puritan colonies.

Review: It is 1687. Katherine ("Kit") Tyler is 16 years old and is alone in the world. Her beloved grandfather has recently died and their home and property in Barbados have been sold. We meet Kit as she is on her way sailing (for months) to Wethersfield, ...

Pros: a fabulous, uplifting story, a host of splendid characters, and absorbing storytelling

Cons: I truly believe there are none

The Bottom Line: One of the highlights of my childhood reading list! A must read whether you are 10 or 100.

Review: I’m in the middle of reading a well-written but lengthy and depressing classic (more about that in a subsequent review), and after 200 pages, I needed a break. I randomly picked a book from my “children’s books bookcase,” hoping it would be something ...

Pros: Strong characters in an entertaining story.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Review: It's April of 1687 when sixteen year old Kit Tyler steps on shore in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Her life has been turned upside down. Until this point, she's lived with her Grandfather in Barbados. They've been well off and had servants to do the ...

Pros: a great history lesson for girls, writing style, suspense, characters

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: This book would make a great gift to any pre-teen girl you know.

Review: I’ll read just about anything. And even though I’m considered an adult these days, I love to pick up an occasional young adult novel now and then. Recently one of my reader friends lent me her very worn copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond by ...

Pros: plot, characters

Cons: none that I know of

The Bottom Line: Inspiring and captivating.

Review: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare is a captivating story about a young girl named Katherine Tyler, called Kit, who travels from the warm, sunny island of Barbados, the only home she has ever known, to the cold and harsh town...

Pros: shows how wrong prejudice is

Cons: none

Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this historical novel set back in the late 1700's when the Puritans were accusing women of being witches. Elizabeth George Spear, the author, weaves a wonderful tale full of excitement, romance, prejudice and loyalty.

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Pros: involving,addictive,storyline,love-octigon,characters,original

Cons: lack-of-action,ending

The Bottom Line: This is a GREAT book but action fans STAY AWAY.

Review: Intro This is my follow-up review to my last review and my first VH!!!! I hope this will get a VH on this 1 2 so here I go. I did not decide to read this book on my own I had to read it for school. Just like the other kids in my class I thought it ...

Pros: strong female characters, historical details, interesting plot, lively style

Cons: none

Review: I first read The Witch of Blackbird Pond when I was 12 or 13, and I have re-read it many times. I still have my original, now dog-eared, paperback copy, and I hope my own daughter will come to enjoy it in time.

This book was especially...

Pros: Strong characters, historical facts, a sweet love story

Cons: No major complaints

The Bottom Line: I recommend this to anyone who likes historical fiction, memorable characters, subtle love stories, and Newbery Medal winners.

Review: I first picked up this book somewhere around the third grade, hoping it had a real witch, or at least some magic in it. When descriptions of Puritans and small rural towns cropped up, I was disappointed and tossed the book aside. Then two years later, ...

Pros: A wonderful story!

Cons: none

Review: This book is in my list of favorites. I've read it so many times and I'd still read it again when I get the time. It's a great books for all ages. It educated me about the years when people used to believe in witchcraft. I practically entered the time...