• What was I doing 10 years ago?
  • idk... i was 5
    
• 5 things on my "To-Do' list today:
  • 1. Laundry
    
  • 2. idk
    
  • 3. I don't
    
  • 4. have a
    
  • 5. life
    
• 5 Snacks I enjoy:
  • 1. idk
    
  • 2. anything
    
  • 3. i can
    
  • 4. fit in
    
  • 5. my mouth
    
• 5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
  • 1. a macbook
    
  • 2. a mansion
    
  • 3. Buy a car
  • 4. let dad retire
    
  • 5. idk.... but i'm sure i'd think of something
    
• 5 bad habits:
  • 1. overexaggerate
    
  • 2. do I
    
  • 3. have
    
  • 4. any bad
    
  • 5. habits?
• 5 places I've lived:
  • 1. a house
    
  • 2. then another house.
    
  • 3. that
    
  • 4. is
    
  • 5. it
• 5 Jobs I have had:
  • 1. babysitting
    
  • 2. I don't
    
  • 3. have
    
  • 4. any
    
  • 5. jobs
    
• 5 people I tag:
  • 1. anyone
  • 2. that
  • 3. wants
  • 4. too
  • 5.  :D
• -Kayla
  

Title: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Author: Elizabeth George Speare

Written:  1958

Genre: Historical Fiction

Place of Publication: The Riverside Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Number of Pages: 249

                Kit, the main character in the story, was raised by her grandfather on an island called Barbados. When her grandfather died, he died in debt, leaving Kit with no choice but to sell all the slaves, property, and most of her clothes that she owned. With no parents to turn to and barely any money left she had only one choice, she had to take a boat to Wethersfield, Connecticut and find her only known aunt and uncle. In the poor state that she was in, and the boat that was arriving soon, she didn't have time to write a letter to her aunt and uncle and wait for a response of whether they would accept her into their home or not. So she packed the few clothes of which she possessed and took the next boat, The Dolphin, to Connecticut. During her long days on the Dolphin she became well acquainted with a man by the name of Nathaniel Eaton, captain of the boat.  When they arrived at Wethersfield, Nat was concerned about her aunt and uncle not waiting at the dock for her, so he took her to their house. He found out her aunt and uncle had no idea she was coming and he was stunned and upset about letting her ride the Dolphin without knowing this. Her aunt and uncle took her in despite no warning, her uncle definitely being the unhappy one in the bunch. While there, they made it clear that she had to start working around the house so that she could earn her keep. But while she was growing up she had slaves and people to wait on her, she never did anything herself. So she was a clumsy girl and had a difficult time mastering chores. To solve this, Kit and her sister started a school that taught kids how to read and write. Kit was very happy about this because she finally could do something and be good at it, but things went wrong and amongst the frustrations she ran away to a meadow to cry, where she meet an old widow. She became well acquainted with this elderly woman but when word got out that Kit was visiting her, rumors got out that Kit was practicing witchcraft because everyone believed this old widow was a witch. Everybody became even more suspicious when family's started getting sick and dying. All the blame went to Kit, putting both her and the Widow in danger. It's interesting from here on to see how all the problems are worked out and dealt with.

                I definitely would recommend this book. I think girls may find it more interesting than guys, partially because a girl is the main character.  I found this book very suspenseful and entertaining to read. Normally I don't like the classic books because of how they're written and it's hard to 'get into it'. But this book was very easy to read and follow. One of my favorite parts is when Kit jumps into the water to save a little girl's doll. It was cute and kind of funny. Hope you like the book just as much as I did.

1. What's on your mind right now: Music

2. Who's your best guy friend: My brother

3. Where is your biological mother right now: Um.. probably home

4. Have you ever made out in a basement: um.. ew... i haven't make out with anyone anywhere.

5. Do you have any piercings: my ears

6. Do you have any tattoos: No

7. Is your driveway steep: No

8. Name 3 things you did today: Wake up.. listen to switchfoot.. Help littlebrowngirl clean her house

9. Last person you texted: OMGosh!! it's been so long since i've txt someone um... MT i think

10. What have you eaten today: gronola bar, eggs, apple (it's only 9 in the morning... haven't eaten much yet...)

11. What shoe do you put on first: idk...

12. What do you get complimented on most: i get complimented?

13.What'd the last text you received say: been bugging ----- lately?

14. What is the last thing you do before you go to bed: turn the light off

15. Have you ever kissed somebody named Sean: never

16. If you had to choose to not wash either your sheets or hand towels which would you choose: that's just a weird question

17. What would you change about you life right now: my income, which is zero O_o

18. How do you feel about public displays of affection: ~throws up~

19. Have you ever bitten your nails: yes...  only if i have a hang nail and there's no clippers around

20. Do you live alone: I live with my family

21. Do you like someone right now: not really

22. Can you keep a secret: yes.. i'm the best at it

23. What has been the best year of your life: idk

24. Do you have any strange phobias: nope

25. What is your favorite Romantic movie: idk.. don't really like romantic movies

26. Are you happy with your living arrangement: sure

27. Have you ever played twister: yes.. why?

28. Have you ever been drunk at school:  I never been drunk

29. Last thing you received in the mail: a mag

30. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with D: nope

31: Ever had a sleepover with the opposite sex: um no

32. Do you have trust issues: no

33. Do you tend to rip the label off of water bottles: yep... naked water bottles are my friend :D

34. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone: littlebrowngirl

35: Are you a cuddler: not really

36: When was the last time you gave advice to somebody: today?

37. What was going through your mind during your last kiss: never had a kiss, never gave one

38. Have you ever hurt somebody when you were mad: not badly... in fact i think no

39. Is it easier to forgive or forget: there both hard

40. Do you give second chances too easily: idrk

41. Kiss with your eyes open or closed: idk yet

42. Do you have a best friend: not really.. i kinda have alot of good friends

43. Are you friends with your last ex: um.. don't have an ex

44. Would you live with someone without marrying them: I am right now, it's called a family

45. Ever had plans but broke them: yes

46. Do you think your ex is a player: don't have an EX!!! gaaaah!

47. Do you have a friend of the opposite/same sex that you can talk to 24/7: wow... that's a long time... my brother maybe

48. Do you remember what you were like a year ago: ew... we won't think about that

49. Have you ever had a dream about a person you love dying: my parents, yes, it was devistating... i woke up all sweating and yeah..

50. Who is the last person you cried in front of: from laughing... ----

51. Have you ever shaved in the kitchen sink:  yeah... let's see if i can put my leg up in the sink....

52. Is it ackward when you run into you ex: grrrr...

53: Who is the last person you've had a sleepover with: littlebrowngirl.. last night

-Kayla