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Witch Child

By: Celia Rees
Narrated by: Jennifer Ehle
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It is 1659 and Mary Newbury, theyoung granddaughter of a witch, sees her wise and beloved grandmother tortured and hanged as a servant of the Devil. Then a stranger with hauntingly familiar eyes approaches her with an opportunity - safe passage to America. But the difficult ocean voyage only leads her to a community of inflexible, fearful grownups who try to decide for her who and what she will be. Mary must disguise herself as a pious Puritan girl, hiding her true nature, or else face terrible danger once again.

Now that the pages of Mary’s journal have come to light, discovered in their centuries-old hiding place between the patches of a quilt, listeners can experience what it was like living in a society where differences were feared and defiance was deadly.

©2002 Cynthia Rees (P)2009 Listening Library Historical Fiction History & Culture Horror Literature & Fiction Scary Fiction Magic Magic Users Witchcraft American Revolution Fiction
Captivating Narrative • Historical Authenticity • Journal Format • Rich Prose • Engaging Plot • Pleasing Voice
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Short and sweet. Great performance throughout. Unexpected ending on my part. Better than I recall from reading in highschool

Good listen

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The book was really incredible. Everything was mesmerizing and hypnotizing down to the narrators voice. Perfect nighttime book I just wish it was longer.

Loved it

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I enjoyed the picture painted by the narration, I am from New England so can really relate to witches being persecuted......interesting read.

Good book, rich feel

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I loved the book, the history of Mary and others like her need to be remembered...What a terrible time in American history for Women....

Witch Child

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A story of the narrow minded. Bless her for keeping a diary, I wonder how much of it is true. It's a beautiful thing to imagine how harmonious Indians where with the land. Varied culture has been greatly lost with the advent of pop culture, mainstream media, and corporations. The world is similar inside any border these days, this story gives you insight into a different time. Sad to think that people would give up so much to cross oceans for freedom only to find a worse kind of stifling terror because of childish boredom. This is a story of history; one girl-turned women's loss and struggle in the early dawn of the Salem witch trials. The diary implies much and ends abruptly. It also gives the idea that she has an engrained deeper magic in her blood.

You will have many musings while listening, or at least I did. I wonder how many buildings and settlements to this day desecrate Indian burial sites or other kinds of holy lands. We all can be close minded, even me, this story will definitely give you something to chew on regardless of your beliefs. Christian or otherwise - the true moral here is of truth, tolerance, fortitude, and suffering. The injustice of meddlers and bored seekers of false justice. I wonder what happened next?

Great narrator. Random music. Excellent book.

Not my favorite listen but well done from start to finish. I listened to the whole thing in one sitting.

History Comes to Life with Real Magic near Salem

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Simply couldn't get into it, but it's probably me and not the book. DNF for me

Dnf

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If you could sum up Witch Child in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful,engaging,fabulous!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mary, she is such a powerful and sympathetic character.

What about Jennifer Ehle’s performance did you like?

Jennnifer Ehle brought this story to life and gave voice to Mary in such an amazing way. I read this book years ago and recommend it to my middle school students, but it was much better to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The entire story is powerful.

Any additional comments?

I hope the sequel is done as well.

This is a great book!

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I loved this story! I will definitely read it again. The story plot was really good and kept menon the edge of my seat, waiting to find out what happens next.

Great read

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One of my favorite books! I love listening to it over and over, especially while I drive.

A fantastic story!

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If you could sum up Witch Child in three words, what would they be?

Based on actual events, I enjoyed this listen. The narrator carried the weight of the heroine's situation well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Witch Child?

The visions aboard the ship. The fact that she wasn't left alone but helped through her situation from people who weren't stuck in the fear of witchcraft.

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Ehle’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I watched her in Pride and Prejudice. Loved her in that and enjoyed her voice work here.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me angry to see how predictably people respond with fear and how blinding it can be.

Intense and Beautiful

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