Witch Child by Celia Rees is a gripping epistolary novel set in the 17th century that follows 14-year-old Mary Newbury, a young witch fleeing persecution in Old England. After her grandmother is executed for witchcraft, Mary escapes to the New World and must hide her true identity while navigating the dangers of Salem, Massachusetts. The novel, praised for its potent storytelling and historical detail, unfolds through Mary’s diary entries, capturing her struggles with religious intolerance, witch hunts, and her quest for survival. It received critical acclaim, including a Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize nomination and the Prix Sorcières. The story continues in the sequel, Sorceress.
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