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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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Elegantly written, timely, wonderfully narrated!

New England the time of witch trials, Speare fleshes out what the life of a young woman could have looked like. Excellent read for teenagers.

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Loved it

I loved the book the person who read it was amazing. The story line and the way that the book had Amazing and surprising plot twist and I really love this book because of the characters in the way it was laid out I definitely recommend this book and you should definitely read it this is even a book for all ages please read it and I hope you enjoy

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This book was awesome

This book may have been long but entertaining please I hope there is more books like this. And the reader you did so good reading something 6hours and 33 minutes great job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Amazing 👏

My kids and I absolutely loved this book from cover to cover! Great historical fiction for the colonies Era. Enjoyable for all ages!!

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Wonderful read

Very interesting. Really good storyline. Will listen to over again. I would recommend it to everyone.

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Enjoyable Classic

This is a very enjoyable look into what some of the "witch" activity in our country's early days may have looked like.

The Narrator has a calm soothing voice which made this an especially easy book to listen to.

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We loved the book and the audible

As a mother, a 14yr old boy and a 12yr old boy we all truly enjoyed this book and the narrator. Excellent!

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Wonderful story

Wonderful story about resilience, longing and acceptance. A must read. characters are full of life.☺☺

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Love this book

What made the experience of listening to The Witch of Blackbird Pond the most enjoyable?

This is one of my favorite historical fiction books. Loved the narrator of this audio.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kit

Have you listened to any of Mary Beth Hurt’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Amazing

Best book ever I love the story and I think there should be a sequel

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