The Witch of Blackbird Pond
by Elizabeth George Speare
Ages 12-16
Published 1958
249 pages
Themes
couragetoleranceintegrityfreedomstanding for truth
About This Book
Kit Tyler, used to the warm freedom of Barbados, suddenly finds herself in cold, rigid Puritan Connecticut. Her independence and free spirit bring her into conflict with the community, teaching important lessons about tolerance, courage, and standing up for what's right.