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“Have you noticed her name?" Kit leaned sideways to see the letters painted jauntily on the transom. "The WITCH! How did you dare? Does Hannah know?" "Oh, she's not named after Hannah. I hadn't gone ten miles down the river that day before I knew I'd left the real witch behind.”

Quote by Elizabeth George Speare

Book:The Witch of Blackbird Pond
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

This classic novel explores the experiences of a young Quaker girl, who moves to the Puritan settlement of Blackbird Pond in the 17th century. The story delves into themes of prejudice, friendship, and the struggle to fit in a new and unfamiliar world. more

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Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George Speare

Elizabeth George Speare, an American writer born on November 21, 1908, and died on November 15, 1994. She is known for her historical novels, particularly for her stories set during the colonial period in America. Her notable works include 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' and 'The White Stag'. more

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