The Witch of Blackbird Pond
by Elizabeth George Speare
This book is a classic children's novel, and for good reason. The author was a student of history and she carefully weaves a believable web of historical authenticity. The main character Kitty is a young woman who grew up with relative freedom and wealth on a Caribbean island. Circumstances leave her without money or relatives, save for an aunt and uncle she has in the Puritan colony of Connecticut. The novel follows her first year in the colony and her adaptation to her new environment. There is intrigue and romance and plenty of action, but also a lot of interior reflection which I did not find the least bit boring. The "witch" refers to an old Quaker woman who everyone thought of as a witch, but in whom Kitty finds a true and fast friend. Kitty is not only a likable protagonist, but also someone who grows in maturity and concern for others. This book is available in our juvenile fiction section.
Marian
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