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Elizabeth George Speare was an American writer of children's books, best known for historical novels including two Newbery Medal winners. She has been called one of America's 100 most popular writers for children and some of her work has become mandatory reading in many schools throughout the nation. Indeed, because her books have sold so well she is also cited as one of the Educational Paperback Association's top 100 authors.Speare is one of six writers with two Newbery Medals recognizing the year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children".

In 1989 she received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for her contributions to American children's literature. Wikipedia  

✵ 21. November 1908 – 15. November 1994

Works

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare
Calico Captive
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare
Calico Captive
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
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Famous Elizabeth George Speare Quotes

“What a pity every child couldn't learn to read under a willow tree…”

Elizabeth George Speare book The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Source: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

“All the way up the river she's been holding back somehow, waiting. Now you'll both have to wait. I'm not going to disappoint her, Kit. When I take you on board the Witch, it's going to be for keeps.”

Elizabeth George Speare book The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Source: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

“She snatched at the dream that had comforted her for so long. It was faded and thin, like a letter too often read.”

Elizabeth George Speare book The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Source: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

“There is no escape if love is not there," Hannah had said. Had Hannah known when she herself had not even suspected? It was not escape that she had dreamed about, it was love.”

Elizabeth George Speare book The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Source: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

“I have no word of yours to assure me that our brief friendship held for you the same significance it held for me, but I must go on believing so. Every hope of the future is meaningless unless I have faith that you and I will share it together.”

Elizabeth George Speare book Calico Captive

Source: Calico Captive

“Tis a strange thing, that the only friends I have I found in the same way, lying flat in the meadows, crying as if their hearts would break.”

Elizabeth George Speare book The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Source: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

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