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3.5***
Kit Taylor has had to leave her home in Barbados after her grandfather’s death, and has gone to live with her aunt and uncle in 1687 Connecticut. The Puritan community in which she finds herself is different from what she has known in her life; everything from the clothing, way of life, religious beliefs, loyalty to the King of England, even the weather, is totally foreign.
Kit is a lovely girl (though not the stunning beauty her cousin Judith is), and determined to make her way in this p ...more
Kit Taylor has had to leave her home in Barbados after her grandfather’s death, and has gone to live with her aunt and uncle in 1687 Connecticut. The Puritan community in which she finds herself is different from what she has known in her life; everything from the clothing, way of life, religious beliefs, loyalty to the King of England, even the weather, is totally foreign.
Kit is a lovely girl (though not the stunning beauty her cousin Judith is), and determined to make her way in this p ...more
Still 5 stars!
I had high expectations for this book because I find the whole witch hunt and trial concept fascinating to learn about, however this book didn't live up to them at all. I found it slow-moving and not very captivating. I would have a hard time recommending this to a young person to read unfortunately and I believe this is the first Newbery winner I've said that about! I think what disappointed me most was the lack of concentration on the witch part of the plot.
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Aug 11, 2020
Theresa
marked it as to-read
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Sep 20, 2018
Sharmon
marked it as to-read
Sep 09, 2024
Sarah Brown
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