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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

by Elizabeth George Speare · 249 pages · Published December 1957
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3.99 / 5 across 130K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A atmospheric, emotional Middle Grade historical fiction built around colonial america, witch trials, coming of age. 249 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Atmospheric Emotional Historical
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Content notes

Persecution
Colonial America
Witch Trials
Coming of Age
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's
Moods
Atmospheric
Emotional
Historical
Key Tropes
Colonial America
Witch Trials
Coming of Age
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Witch of Blackbird Pond spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Readers who love atmospheric and emotional stories with colonial america and witch trials. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

What kind of read is The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

A atmospheric, emotional Middle Grade historical fiction built around colonial america, witch trials, coming of age. 249 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes include: persecution. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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