Elizabeth George Speare. Used. Good condition, the cover is worn all around the cover.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a historical novel written by Elizabeth George Speare, first published in 1958. It is set in 1687 in the Puritan settlement of Wethersfield, Connecticut, and follows the story of a young girl named Kit Tyler.
Kit, who is from Barbados, moves to New England to live with her Puritan relatives after the death of her grandfather. She struggles to fit in due to her differences in upbringing, her free-spirited nature, and her unfamiliarity with Puritan customs. Throughout the novel, Kit befriends an elderly woman named Hannah Tupper, who lives near Blackbird Pond and is rumored to be a witch. This friendship leads to conflict with the community, as the Puritans are quick to label anyone who is different as suspicious, and they fear and distrust Hannah.
The story explores themes such as prejudice, conformity, and the tension between individual freedom and societal expectations. It also delves into the complexities of religion, the role of women in society, and the power of friendship and loyalty.