The Witch of Blackbird Pond By Elizabeth George Spear {Winner of the Newbery Medal} “Irresistible”-The Washington Post EXIT

Katherine Tyler (Kit) n From tropical island (Barbados). n Grandfather who took care of her is dead. n 16 years old. n Has silk colorful gowns. n Makes friends easily.

EXIT Nathaniel Eaton (Nat) n Dad is a sailor. n Cares more about a ship’s mast than a pretty girl. n Has a secret friendship with a Quaker. n Likes to mock people.

EXIT Judith Wood n Kit’s cousin. n Looks just like Kit’s Aunt Rachel. n In love with John Holbrook. n Stuck-up and mean. n Does hard labors all day long.

EXIT Mercy Wood nWnWas sick and walks with the help of crutches. nVnVery kind and thoughtful. nHnHead over heals in love with John Holbrook.

EXIT Hannah Tupper nOnOld Quaker women. nInIs said to practice witchcraft on Halloween. nAnAlso said to not fear god (as you are supposed to do). nHnHas a queer cat.

EXIT Problems…. nKnKit doesn’t fit into her new home with her aunt, uncle and 2 cousins. nJnJudith thinks that John likes her, but he likes Mercy. nWnWilliam Ashby wants Kit to marry him, but Kit hates him.

EXIT Questions!!! n Will Judith find out that John Holbrook likes Mercy? n Will the town realize that Kit means no harm? n Will Kit marry William Ashby?

EXITAnd read The Witch of Blackbird Pond n Hurry up and read this book while supplies in the back of Mr. D’s room last! n It’s sensational!! n Once you start, you just can’t stop! n Interesting book!

EXIT Believe it or not, this book is a great book so…. nRnRead it. nEnEnjoy it. nUnUnderstand it. nRnRead more books by this author. nTnTell a friend to read it. nRnRead it again!

Thank You for wasting your time watching my slides go by…. A+ And now I’ll be kind enough to ask Mr. Davis for the very cool grade of an A+