Witch Child

Celia Rees

"Enter the world of young Mary Newbury, a world where simply being different can cost a person her life. Hidden until now in the pages of her diary, Mary’s startling story begins in 1659, the year her beloved grandmother is hanged in the public square as a witch. Mary narrowly escapes a similar fate, only to face intolerance and new danger among the Puritans in the New World. How long can she hide her true identity? Will she ever find a place where her healing powers will not be feared?"




My Take:

Witch Child definitely accomplishes what it sets out to do. It creates a world of paranoia, and eerie small mindedness that makes you feel claustrophobic in a way you have never imagined. The pace was excellent, the content excellent, the writing excellent. I felt the main character was very relatable, which is a challenge as she is a possible witch from hundreds of years ago. I think that many a teen girl can relate to being an outsider, whatever the circumstances. I think Witch Child is also a very good read for anyone trying to get a good feel of the time period. So if you are a teacher that is teaching about this particular time period, I would recommend this as good reading material for your class. I give this book a good solid 2, Use a Coupon at Borders.

Need more Historical Fiction? The Perfect Royal Mistress, Too Great a Lady,
Pride and Prejudice, Nefertiti, Abundance, Witch Child


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If this book were a movie it would likely be rated PG.  There are references to a unwed pregnancy, but no details.  There is also a hanging.