Q: What is Witch Child about?

\\\"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?

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What is Witch Child about?

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\"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?

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Witch Child?

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Witch Child?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780763614218

Question 4

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Witch Child?

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Celia Rees

Question 5

Who is the Publisher of the book Witch Child?

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Candlewick Press

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Witch Child is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780763614218) and paperback(ISBN 9780763618292) and paperback(ISBN 9780763642280)

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Where can I buy Witch Child?

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