Witch Child
Description
“With its theme of religious intolerance and its touches of the supernatural,
this is sure to be in high demand for a long time.” — Kirkus Reviews Welcome
to 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? Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Candlewick; Reprint edition (May 12, 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0763642282
- ISBN-13 : 80
- Reading age : 12 – 17 years
- Lexile measure : 760L
- Grade level : 7 – 12
- Item Weight : 8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.06 x 0.74 x 7.75 inches