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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare

The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a children's novel by American author Elizabeth George Speare, published in 1958. The story takes place in late-17th century New England. It won the Newbery Medal in 1959.

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

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“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

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“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

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“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

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“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

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