Witch Child
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This book was engrossing and heart-renching as you followed Mary through her life's experiences of grief, pain, fear and judgement.
The story gripped me from the very start to the very last page. From witnessing her grandmother's hanging, aswell as torture, Mary is left distraught and lost as her life is turned upside down by prejudice, judgement and untrue rumours. But suddenly, Mary is whisked by an unknown figure out of the gossiping and glaring crowd into a life of adventure and hiding.
Mary keeps a diary stitched up in a quilt, knowing that if it was found - certain death would await. Her diary entries give you an insight into what real tragedy is and are sure to keep your eyes glued to the very last word - craving more.
Although the sequel wasn't as good and quite confusing, you simply have to read it to discover what happened after mary's abruptly ended, last diary entry.
'Witch child' is an amazing story - one that you definitely won't forget.
The story gripped me from the very start to the very last page. From witnessing her grandmother's hanging, aswell as torture, Mary is left distraught and lost as her life is turned upside down by prejudice, judgement and untrue rumours. But suddenly, Mary is whisked by an unknown figure out of the gossiping and glaring crowd into a life of adventure and hiding.
Mary keeps a diary stitched up in a quilt, knowing that if it was found - certain death would await. Her diary entries give you an insight into what real tragedy is and are sure to keep your eyes glued to the very last word - craving more.
Although the sequel wasn't as good and quite confusing, you simply have to read it to discover what happened after mary's abruptly ended, last diary entry.
'Witch child' is an amazing story - one that you definitely won't forget.
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The introductiion was very straightforward and powerful. It was written very well with both excitement and suspense but with a subtle hint of romance. The characters were great and the descriptions crafted images in my mind of the landscape and people aswell as making me feel as if I 'was really there'.
Life in Colonial America as a witch
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Reader reviewed by Grace
Fourteen-year-old Mary Newbury has just witnessed the hanging of her grandmother, accused of being a witch. Mary knows they will turn to her now, so with the help of someone who appears as a stranger at first, she goes onboard a ship heading to the New World. But even there, danger lurks everywhere. Mary is afraid that someone will find out her past and she will end up like her grandmother. But is she a witch or not?
This is a very realistic and well-written historical fiction novel by Celia Rees. I really enjoyed it, being fascinated by history. I am currently reading the sequel, Sorceress, and will get back to you on that. ;)
Everyone who loves a good story about colonial America and witches will enjoy this book too.
Fourteen-year-old Mary Newbury has just witnessed the hanging of her grandmother, accused of being a witch. Mary knows they will turn to her now, so with the help of someone who appears as a stranger at first, she goes onboard a ship heading to the New World. But even there, danger lurks everywhere. Mary is afraid that someone will find out her past and she will end up like her grandmother. But is she a witch or not?
This is a very realistic and well-written historical fiction novel by Celia Rees. I really enjoyed it, being fascinated by history. I am currently reading the sequel, Sorceress, and will get back to you on that. ;)
Everyone who loves a good story about colonial America and witches will enjoy this book too.
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Reader reviewed by Jessie
Witch child is a book that amazed me!!! A girl who can do amazing things and has helped so many people. She is a kind-hearted orphan who leaves to America hoping to be free from her past. A past of a witch. But is America any different from the rest of the countries? Will she fit in and blend in with the rest? but the most important queation is:is she really a witch?
I SO SO SO SO VERY much recommend the book....dont let the fact that its a histoical book scare u off. To me its a mixture of everything. In no way is it a social studies teacher in words!! ITS THE BEST BOOK!!!
Witch child is a book that amazed me!!! A girl who can do amazing things and has helped so many people. She is a kind-hearted orphan who leaves to America hoping to be free from her past. A past of a witch. But is America any different from the rest of the countries? Will she fit in and blend in with the rest? but the most important queation is:is she really a witch?
I SO SO SO SO VERY much recommend the book....dont let the fact that its a histoical book scare u off. To me its a mixture of everything. In no way is it a social studies teacher in words!! ITS THE BEST BOOK!!!
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