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alioop3750's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
foxtayle's review
5.0
One of my favorite books of the year. An incredibly touching story about perseverance through kindness and love.
terrym10's review
5.0
I thought I had read this book at least once in grade school, but I must have been mistaken because I didn’t remember it at all. I know I owned it back then, though
themandimonster's review against another edition
5.0
I read this in middle school and loved it. I've been on a journey of literature rediscovery and I felt a re-read was in order for this one. It did not disappoint. My adult heart and mind enjoyed it just as much as my middle school heart and mind did. Truly a wonderful story.
emilyb_chicago's review
3.0
I read this as a child in the 80s and reread this with my 6th grader for his historical reading project.
It gives a very good picture of a girls life during true 1800s in Connecticut. It is slow to ramp up and gentle with its story line. In general, while I still got a happy glow from finishing it I do not think I would have continued had I not been reading it with my kiddo.
While I think there are other books that would speak to a modern kid more than this book did, I enjoyed the conversations started by this book. Especially around reading, books and of course naming a person a witch.
It gives a very good picture of a girls life during true 1800s in Connecticut. It is slow to ramp up and gentle with its story line. In general, while I still got a happy glow from finishing it I do not think I would have continued had I not been reading it with my kiddo.
While I think there are other books that would speak to a modern kid more than this book did, I enjoyed the conversations started by this book. Especially around reading, books and of course naming a person a witch.
rsutton06's review
3.0
My impression of this book was that it is a solid piece of young adult historical fiction. The political history was detailed and I imagine, well-researched although I haven't checked with other sources to determine accuracy. The main character fell short for me as being a somewhat weak feminine heroine. Her main concerns are to fit in and achieve her dream. Without spoiling it, I found her to be somewhat shallow and irritating. I would recommend the book on its great account of puritan life in early New England America.
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Slavery