I don't know why I was surprised that I enjoyed this so much, but for some reason I was. 
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is the story of Kit, a priveliged girl who grows up on a plantation in Barbados, who after losing her grandfather is forced to flee to Connecticut into the safety of her aunt's home. The only problem is that it's 1687, and her aunt is a Puritan, and is already struggling to survive with her disapproving husband and two daughters--one of which has a disability.
Kit struggles to find her way in the restrictive society, but an indulged girl from an island nation is not going to do well any way you look at it.
She finally finds a kindred spirit in Hannah Tupper, who is rumored to be a witch. When Kit's loyalty to Hannah is stronger than her concern over her own image in the town, she meets with trouble and is accused of being a witch herself.
This is quite interesting, I have to admit, and I really enjoyed it. I think that this too, is for middle school and up, and unfortunately, I believe that boys probably won't enjoy it much--or at least give it a fair enough chance.
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Hey, Steph,
Good to talk to you today. I went through and read all your posts and enjoyed them immensely. I think you should pick it back up and write more posts about other Newberrys! I love The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Hundred Dresses most of all you've posted on so far, I'd say. I REALLY want to read Lizzie Bright as well as the other one that he wrote.
Talk to you later!
~Gret
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