Jennet's family all believe they are witches. Other folk think they are, too. But 1612 is a dangerous time to be a witch. When her family are imprisoned and put on trial in Lancaster Castle, Jennet's evidence will help decide their fate.
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'Malkin Child is an absolutely riveting read, so original and imaginative. It's a novel about witchcraft that casts its own particularly powerful spell.' --Jacqueline Wilson
'a taut and moving retelling of a notorious tale from our past... Malkin Child is a timely reminder of the power of words and the evil that can be done with them.' --Martyn Bedford
'a taut and moving retelling of a notorious tale from our past... Malkin Child is a timely reminder of the power of words and the evil that can be done with them.' --Martyn Bedford
'a taut and moving retelling of a notorious tale from our past... Malkin Child is a timely reminder of the power of words and the evil that can be done with them.' --Martyn Bedford
'a taut and moving retelling of a notorious tale from our past... Malkin Child is a timely reminder of the power of words and the evil that can be done with them.' --Martyn Bedford
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Relevant, instructive, imaginative and informative. I highly reccommend this book to parents and children.
10 Oct 2012
By Anna Pollard
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In August 1612 The Pendle Witch Trails took place and ten of the accused were found guilty and hanged.
How did a child come to give evidence which which helped to condemn her family? This imaginative work of fiction presents the reader with a plausible answer.
As we know, children can be manipulated by unscrupulous adults - sometimes with tragic consequences. This story remains within it's historical period, but has lessons that are valuable today. Any parent that has concerns about what has come to be known as 'grooming' will find this story deftly demonstrates the ease with which this can happen to a child. The best children's books have the interests of children at heart - and this is an example of such a book. This story could help children stay safe as it is pitched at their level of understanding but shows the dangers that can arise from trusting adults who provide treats and presents.
Furthermore, it is a beautifully presented hardback book - well worth the money.
In some countries in the world adults and children are accused of witchcraft. This book is associated with a charity that helps families that are currently suffering as a result of such accusations.
How did a child come to give evidence which which helped to condemn her family? This imaginative work of fiction presents the reader with a plausible answer.
As we know, children can be manipulated by unscrupulous adults - sometimes with tragic consequences. This story remains within it's historical period, but has lessons that are valuable today. Any parent that has concerns about what has come to be known as 'grooming' will find this story deftly demonstrates the ease with which this can happen to a child. The best children's books have the interests of children at heart - and this is an example of such a book. This story could help children stay safe as it is pitched at their level of understanding but shows the dangers that can arise from trusting adults who provide treats and presents.
Furthermore, it is a beautifully presented hardback book - well worth the money.
In some countries in the world adults and children are accused of witchcraft. This book is associated with a charity that helps families that are currently suffering as a result of such accusations.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Aelfleda
Format:Hardcover
MALKIN CHILD is a beautifully presented hardback book and well worth the money.
The recent anniversary has brought the story of the Pendle witches to the notice of the public once again - 1612 was a deeply disturbing period of our history. Jennet Device was the young girl who gave evidence at the witch trials against her own family, which led to their convictions. How could such a thing have happened?
Livi Michael digs deep into history and comes up with a convincing explanation. The story is told vividly and with warmth - Jennet, the central character, is a believable child, raised in a situation of dire poverty, experiencing sibling rivalry and the normal jealousies and strife that can be present in any family, let alone one that is living on the brink of starvation. Because the story is so well known, I thought that the ending would hold no surprises for me, but I still found that the realisation and revelation of what Jennet had brought about was shocking. The tale cleverly moves on past the trials to find a touch of something positive in the ending. This is a refreshing viewpoint, as Jennet is often presented as the villain of the piece.
Livi Michael's prose is clear, easy to read and at times lyrical - the story flows along with deceptive ease, for a project that must have required a great deal of detailed research.
The recent anniversary has brought the story of the Pendle witches to the notice of the public once again - 1612 was a deeply disturbing period of our history. Jennet Device was the young girl who gave evidence at the witch trials against her own family, which led to their convictions. How could such a thing have happened?
Livi Michael digs deep into history and comes up with a convincing explanation. The story is told vividly and with warmth - Jennet, the central character, is a believable child, raised in a situation of dire poverty, experiencing sibling rivalry and the normal jealousies and strife that can be present in any family, let alone one that is living on the brink of starvation. Because the story is so well known, I thought that the ending would hold no surprises for me, but I still found that the realisation and revelation of what Jennet had brought about was shocking. The tale cleverly moves on past the trials to find a touch of something positive in the ending. This is a refreshing viewpoint, as Jennet is often presented as the villain of the piece.
Livi Michael's prose is clear, easy to read and at times lyrical - the story flows along with deceptive ease, for a project that must have required a great deal of detailed research.
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