Elizabeth George Speare

4 summariesChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Elizabeth George Speare was an American author known for her historical fiction aimed at young readers. Her notable works include "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," which explores themes of friendship and prejudice, "The Sign of the Beaver," focusing on survival and cultural exchange, "The Bronze Bow," set in ancient Judea, and "Calico Captive," which delves into colonial America.

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Books by Elizabeth George Speare

4 books available

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare
4.0 (135k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Orphaned and adrift in the stark Puritanical Connecticut Colony, free-spirited Kit Tyler finds solace and danger in her forbidden friendship with an outcast 'witch' and a charming sailor, ultimately facing accusations of witchcraft herself.
The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare
3.8 (31k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Stranded in the vast Maine wilderness, a young pioneer boy must choose between the uncertain hope of his family's return and the unexpected kinship of a Native American tribe offering him a new home.
The Bronze Bow
Elizabeth George Speare
4.0 (20k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A young Jewish rebel, Daniel bar Jamin, is consumed by hatred for the Roman occupiers who killed his family. He must choose between violent revenge and the message of love and forgiveness preached by Jesus of Nazareth.
Calico Captive
Elizabeth George Speare
4.0 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Swept from her New Hampshire home by an Indian raid in 1754, Miriam endures a harrowing march through the wilderness, only to find an unexpected world of intrigue and surprising choices awaiting her in French Montreal, far from her beloved and all she once knew.