The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Witch trials in seventeeth-century Connecticut a Newbery-Medal winning classic.“A thoroughly exciting and rewarding Newbery Medal winner and ALA Notable Children's Book, Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond brings this frightening period of witch hysteria to lifeReaders will wonder at the power of the mob mentality, and the need for communities in desperate times – even current times – to find a scapegoat.”
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“Strong plot, fully realized characters, and convincing atmosphere distinguish this historical narrative.”
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Elizabeth George Speare was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1908. She grew up in New England, and in 1936 married and moved to Connecticut. She won the 1959 Newbery Medal for THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND, and the 1962 Newbery Medal for THE BRONZE BOW. She also received a Newbery Honor Award in 1983, and in 1989 she was presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her substantial and enduring contribution to children's literature. She died in 1994.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007148974 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007148976 |
| Title | The Witch of Blackbird Pond |
| Author | Elizabeth George Speare |
| Series | Collins Modern Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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