The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by celia rees. She now divides her time between writing, talking to readers in schools and. In 1659, fourteenyearold mary newbury keeps a journal of her voyage from england to the new world and her experiences living as a witch in a community of puritans near salem, massachusetts. Hidden until now in the pages of her diary, marys startling story begins in 1659, the year her beloved grandmother is hanged in the public square as. Also due in july is listening librarys other big summer audiobook, witch child, by celia rees. English project and i did it with my friend albinoamish thats why theyre similar. But rees handles this part of the story well, just enough to get the drift of what life was like during that period. Described by ditlow as containing elements of the blair witch project, the crucible, and the novels of nathaniel hawthorne, witch child is read in its entirety by british. The salem witch trials are studied in classes to this day, and the events that took place still haunt many people. This book was in every way a satisfying ending to the story of witch child the prequel of sorceress. Miss grahams cold war cookbook by celia rees audiobook. Written by celia rees, audiobook narrated by jennifer ehle. When mary sees her grandmother accused of witchcraft and hanged for the crime, she is silently hurried to safety by an u. Witch child by celia rees read by jennifer ehle audiobook.
Browse celia reess bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Written by celia rees, audiobook narrated by jennifer wiltsie. Listen to witch child by celia rees available from rakuten kobo. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Earphones awards search our favorite listens with these award winners. 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. Read witch child by celia rees available from rakuten kobo. Audiobook cassette, 2001 go to a list of all editions showing 365 copies. Her first book was published in 1993, a thriller for teenagers.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Witch child won the prestigious prix sorcieres in france in 2003, and the di cento prize in italy, 2001. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1st 2003, and was written by celia rees. It is 1659 and mary newbury, theyoung granddaughter of a witch, sees her wise and beloved grandmother tortured and. Her bestselling novel witch child is 20 years old this year and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Celia rees is the author of many books for young readers, including bestsellers witch child and sorceress. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Almost any girl over the age of 12 will grab this gripping story of mary newbury. Witch child has been adopted by educational boards up and down the country and is required reading in secondary schools in the uk, with life sales of over 180,000, and has been translated into 25 languages. I have always been fascinated with the salem witch trials and. The witch of blackbird pond by elizabeth george speare.
After marys grandmother is executed as a witch, mary flees her native england for a newfound colony in america, developing strong friendships and beginning to learn the power within. Audiobook cassette, 2001 go to a list of all editions showing 55 copies sort. A striking historical novel about an ordinary young british woman sent to uncover a network of spies and war criminals in postwar germany that will appeal to fans of the huntress and transcription. She now divides her time between writing, talking to readers in schools and libraries, and teaching creative writing. World war ii has just ended, and britain has established the control commission for germany, which oversees their zone of occupation. Her daughter, catrin, now lives and works in london. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are nancy kington, minerva sharpe. Witch child is a complex, absorbing novel, told in the form of pages from a journal found loosely sewn into an old quilt many years later.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Witch child won the prestigious prix sorcieres in france in 2003, and the di cento prize in. After reading about seventeenthcentury witch persecutions and native american shamanism, she says, it occurred to me that the beliefs and skills that would have condemned a woman to death in one society would have been revered in another. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is available in paperback format. The witch of blackbird pond audiobook written by elizabeth george speare. A selfproclaimed witch, she sees her grandmother tortured and kille. Celia rees remains one of my favourite authors, and the fools girl does nothing to change that. Celia rees lives and works in warwickshire where she writes her wonderful books for teen readers. The book has been awarded with north east teenage book. Jennifer ehle in 1659, fourteenyearold mary newbury keeps a journal of her voyage from england to the new world and her experiences living as a witch in a community of puritans near salem, massachusetts. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. From the moment the story begins, the tension is tangible, and the reader is drawn into a world of mistrust and uncertainty that shakes to the core. Witch child, by celia rees explores a very contradictory issue that existed in america for a vast amount of time. 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.
Witch child is a collection of diary entries by a girl girl called mary, who states that she is a witch in the opening lines of the novel. Witch child book by celia rees 14 available editions. Learn more about witch child in the listening books digital collection. The control commission hires british civilians to work in. Celia rees once again stuns the world with her historical novels that even makes me want to learn a little bit more about the history behind the books. Enter the world of young mary newbury, a world where simply being different can cost a person her life.
Celia has a degree in history, a strong interest in which is evident. Celia rees is one of britains foremost writers for teenagers and her titles for bloomsbury have enjoyed huge success. Witch child north central regional library overdrive. A hilarious fun short film from 1659 made with my brand new cast. Pdf witch child book by celia rees free download 240 pages. Celia has a degree in history, a strong interest in which is evident in her brilliantly more about celia rees. The main characters were likeable, the story line moved right along. Listening library is an imprint of the random house audio publishing group.
I enjoyed this audio book, the reader did a great job in performing this. I remember when reading the magnificence that is witch child, thinking how fantastically it would have tied in with studying the crucible at school. Witch child by celia rees overdrive rakuten overdrive. Witch child by celia rees is an epistolary novel about a fourteenyearold girl who flees the witch hunts in england and settles in a puritan colony in america. Free download or read online witch child pdf epub book. Title details for witch child by celia rees available.
Celia rees is one of britains foremost writers for teenagers, and her titles have enjoyed huge success. Her latest book, the fools girl, publishes in the u. Witch child has 14 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Witch child audiobook by celia rees 9780307582294 rakuten.