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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

By: Elizabeth George Speare
Narrated by: Mary Beth Hurt
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Publisher's summary

Kit Tyler must leave behind shimmering Caribbean islands to join the stern Puritan community of her relatives. She soon feels caged, until she meets the old woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond. But when their friendship is discovered, Kit herself is accused of witchcraft!

©1958, 1986 Elizabeth George Speare (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, An Imprint Of Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

  • Newbery Medal Winner, 1959

"Mary Beth Hurt gives an excellent performance" (School Library Journal)
"Speare's classic adapts well to audio, and Hurt gives it life, and hope." (AudioFile)
"Strong plot, fully realized characters, and convincing atmosphere distinguish this historical narrative." (Booklist)

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A Good Yarn

I liked that it grabbed me from the first chapter. It was good all the way through and it had a happy ending.

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Enjoyable

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Recommend this book! Narration outstanding !this would make a good miniseries on television! Will keep author mind in future

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again and again

This is one of my favorite books. I read it and listen to it over and over again. It is a great story that I have loved since childhood and continue to enjoy now.

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excellent book

wonderful story and narration. I truly enjoyed listening to this and recommend it to anyone.

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enjoyable!!

The narrator has the perfect voice, tone, and cadence. The story is a great historical novel. My only concern Is it misses the intent of Puritans, who were not perfect and certainly had flaws, and puts forth the notion that they were too easily persuaded to believe the worst about people.

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This narrator really brings the book to life

This is a great book but this narrator brings this book up to an incredible level. It makes you want to listen and hear the characters come to life. My son had no trouble listening and being able to concentrate on this audio of the book. Thank you

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classic story

this was a wonderful classic the truly has stood the test of time! The narration of the story was compelling and very hard to stop listening to! I highly recommend this wonderful Tale 2 readers and listeners of all ages!

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One of my favorite books!

Great story that keeps you on the edge of your seat! Narrator could be better though.

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great!

i loved this book the first time i read it and loved it listening to it.

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Gteat!!!!

In joyed this book. It brings you back to the old ways of life. A time when innocent women were accused of being witches; when they only helped people with their herbs.

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