diary of truth (Witch Child - Celia Rees)

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Product:	Witch Child - Celia Rees
Date:	25.11.01 (287 review reads)
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Advantages: Light reading, Diary of another person

Disadvantages: May be a bit boring to some, Only really suitable for girls

Read Celia Rees book Witch Child if you enjoy reading diaries about the lives of others. The Witch Child is based on the story of a girl called Mary, when her grandmother - who she lives with is killed for being a witch Mary is rescued by a wealthy woman who turns out to be her mother - the story as to why Mary did not stay with her mother is unclear other than that her mother did her a huge favour. To save Mary from the same fate as her grandmother this wealthy woman sends Mary on the next boat to the Americas where life is said to be freer. Mary soon becomes close to Martha an elderly woman who reminds Mary of her grandmother. Together they cross the sea with a number of other people who belong to the same community in the hope of freeing themselves from the war at home. Upon arriving they further set out to set up their new lives. The town in which they live turns out to be exactly the same as at home and is just as prejudiced as before. When Mary's identity as a witch is suspected she soon flees and leaves all of her friends that she is made behind. The diary that Mary is written is sewn into what was going to be her wedding quilt and is finished by some unnamed person.

This is only a brief outline otherwise the story would be totally revealed as there are many people involved along Mary's journey.

I believe this book to be a good read although it is quite predictable. If you enjoy reading books about journeys into the unknown or stories of another persons life then this is the book for you. I found the book compelling and enjoyable and would recommend it to any girl of about 12 years upwards.

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