The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
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Summary
Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at the cold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home will never be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. In her relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropical bird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that is now caged and lonely. The only place where Kit feels completely free is in the meadows, where she enjoys the company of the old Quaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, and on occasion, her young sailor friend Nat. But when Kit's friendship with the "witch" is discovered, Kit is faced with suspicion, fear, and anger. She herself is accused of witchcraft!
As a mom, I, along with my 14-year-old son and 12-year-old son, can honestly say that we had a great time reading this book and listening to the narrator. It was absolutely fantastic!
This audiobook is a fantastic read for pre-teens and their moms, taking place in Puritan New England. It tackles the important themes of religious freedom and individuals who struggle to find acceptance within their community. The story is captivating, filled with well-developed characters. It's worth noting that it might not resonate as strongly with boys, but overall it is a highly enjoyable experience.
Ever since I first laid eyes on this book, it has held a special place in my heart. The way the story is told through the narration is on point, no qualms there. Even after all these years since I last read the book, listening to it was just as delightful. I can bet my bottom dollar that I'll be giving it another listen in the near future!
But he lost interest, to be honest. I made the effort to finish the book. As a 63 year old man, I found it enjoyable to listen to. The narrator, Mary Hunt, did a great job. From my perspective, the story was a bit predictable as a love story. The main character, Kit, tells her story in first person and has a difficult time finding herself in 1700s Puritan New England. It actually gave me the creeps. She goes through tough times with only a few good moments. Everything builds up to her love interest fixing everything. The story took some liberties to tie things up. You'll have to find out for yourself. It wasn't bad, but not amazing either. I would recommend it to young ladies.
I was hooked on the characters within the first few pages of the first chapter. Even when I wasn't actively listening to the audiobook, I couldn't help but daydream about the story and its captivating characters. I shed tears on more than one occasion, as the writing was simply beautiful without being overly verbose. This book resonated with me and I'm eagerly looking forward to passing it along to my kids.
A great choice for educators who want to give their middle grade students a glimpse into the life of a Puritan community in 1687. This book left me feeling disheartened by the consequences of ignorance.
The protagonist, Kit, who is around 16 years old, finds herself orphaned and embarks on a journey from the Caribbean to her aunt's home in Connecticut. As she settles into the Puritan community, she quickly discovers the challenges of their way of life, where survival relies on hard work. Sundays are dominated by lengthy church services, attendance of which is mandatory to avoid being ostracized.
Throughout the story, Kit develops a friendship with an elderly Quaker woman who lives in a modest shack. As the plot unfolds, tensions rise when ignorant townspeople accuse the old woman of witchcraft and blame her for various illnesses. Kit's connection to her friend only escalates the crisis.
Regarding the audiobook narrator, Mary Beth Hurt's performance was decent, but there were occasional instances where I could hear her breaths. It seems like she could benefit from better sound recording equipment.
The story is told in third person narrative mode and falls under the genres of historical fiction and young adult literature.
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