Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond shows the maturation process of a young girl from Barbados. Kit's life in Barbados is shattered when her grandfather dies. As a result of his death, Kit is forced to leave the island and her carefree lifestyle. She travels to Connecticu...

The Witch of Blackbird Pond Can you imagine walking around with a big white collar, a tall black hat, brown dress, brown shoes and buckles all over? Well I sure can not. The Witch of Blackbird Pond written by Elizabeth George Speare is a novel which takes place in Wethersfield Connecticut durin...

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Kit, the heroine in the book, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, learns how to take care of herself and others in1687. When her parents died after only three years of marriage, she had gone to live with her Grandfather. When he died, leavi...