Witch Child by Celia Rees

Witch Child

Witch Child #1

Celia Rees

240 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult dark medium-paced

Description

The spellbinding diary of a teenage girl who escapes persecution as a witch--only to face new intolerance in a Puritan settlement.Enter the world of young Mary Newbury, a world where simply being different can cost a person her life. Hidden until ...

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Moods

mysterious 57%
dark 55%
adventurous 37%
tense 35%
emotional 27%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
sad 22%
challenging 12%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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