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Historical Fiction· United States

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

by Elizabeth George Speare
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
★Newbery Medal
Published 1959249 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1959, The Witch of Blackbird Pond established Elizabeth George Speare as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Kit Tyler, raised in Barbados, arrives in Puritan Connecticut and befriends an old Quaker woman whose friendship leads to accusations of witchcraft. Speare's Newbery Medal winner is a vivid portrait of Colonial America. Themes of Puritanism, witchcraft, colonialism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Newbery Medal 1959.

Awards & Recognition

Newbery Medal
winner · national
195948
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About the Author
Elizabeth George Speare
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Witch of Blackbird Pond about?

Kit Tyler, raised in Barbados, arrives in Puritan Connecticut and befriends an old Quaker woman whose friendship leads to accusations of witchcraft. Speare's Newbery Medal winner is a vivid portrait of Colonial America.

Who wrote The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

The Witch of Blackbird Pond was written by Elizabeth George Speare, from United States. First published in 1959.

What awards has The Witch of Blackbird Pond won?

The Witch of Blackbird Pond has received the following awards and honours: Newbery Medal 1959.

Is The Witch of Blackbird Pond worth reading?

The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Puritanism, witchcraft, colonialism.