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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 Timeless, Beautiful Classic Made Better!

This classic we love somehow is better with the performance of this book! Kit’s pain and longing as she adjusts to the harsh New England atmosphere is beautifully portrayed within these pages. I beyond loved this audible performance!! If I could give it a 10, I would!

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loved it

I loved it, it was a good book. And love audible can't wait to keep reading

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Enjoyable Listen

I've read this book several times and struggled to get through it. Listening to it read by Mary Hurt was enjoyable and enlightening. I caught a lot more and enjoyed listening to the end.

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oldie but goodie

simple, easy story line filled with puritans and young girls. no violence no killing, just a solid story line with simple characters.

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

I love this story! I use to read it to my students every year when I was teaching. And, every year I would end up giving my copy to one of the students that had fallen in love with it. There is so much to be learned from the wisdom that can be learned by someone who listens with not only their head, but their heart! This is a wonderful book/audiobook for readers of every age. It reminds us who we are and how we became such! 😍

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outstanding reader

This was a great story and so well told. I felt like I was listening to several readers as the voices changed for each character. It was very well done.

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loved this!

have always loved this book. thank you for having it here! got me through the fall season!

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Great Book

Learning some of the early history of our country, and accepting the differences of our people is such an important lesson. This book both teaches and entertains.

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Amazing!

I thought this book was great! I would recommend it. I’m not a fan of reading however I really found this book very enjoyable.

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Wonderful story.

Great book!
Well, read the different voices for the characters added more depth to the story.

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