As Witch Child ends so Sorceress begins. Alison Ellman is still searching for information about the wonderful Mary Newbury, she has a diary and some scattered information about other people in Mary's life, but Mary has disappeared into the forests and Alison has no way of following her. But when she meets Agnes Herne, Alison encounters the person who is going to tell her all about Mary's life after she leaves Beulah. Agnes is a descendent of Mary's and has a special skill which allows her to be in touch with Mary in the spirit world. And Mary has a story to tell. A story of love and friendship, sadness and loss. A story that takes her across the new world in an epic search for a home. We fell under the spell of Mary in Witch Child and now at last we find out what happened to her after her ill-fated time in Beulah. Just as Mary's story has to be told to Agnes it has to be read by us for it is passionate, compelling and utterly wonderful.
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Celia Rees's Sorceress is the bewitching sequel to Witch Child, which was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2001. In the first novel, a young English girl called Mary flees 17th-century England when her grandmother is hung, accused of being a witch. She sails across the seas to America where she begins a new life with a community of Puritans. But as the history books show, this was no safe place for a young witch, good or bad, and when Mary's past is exposed she is cast out into the wilderness. Her diary is abandoned and the reader is left not knowing how Mary's story ends but wanting more.
Not one to disappoint fans, Rees returns with a sequel. In Part II, the story is taken over by a young modern-day historian called Alison Ellman and a Native American Indian called Agnes, who realises that there is a spiritual link between herself and the long-dead English girl. The pair track down the truth of what happened to Mary, each in their own way. But it is through Agnes that Mary's story truly unfolds as the girl goes on a spiritual journey of self-discovery. In a trance-like state, she becomes Mary. We learn of her marriage to the Indian warrior Jaybird, their children and the suffering of her people when war comes. Rees combines superb storytelling with factual history to enchanting effect, leaving you captivated until the very last page. --Nicola Perry
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‘(Witch Child is) definitely one of the highlights of this year’ -- Glasgow Herald
‘Rees has become a major writer for teenage readers’ -- The Saturday Independent
‘Rees writes with grace and urgency’ -- The Guardian
‘Rees has become a major writer for teenage readers’ -- The Saturday Independent
‘Rees writes with grace and urgency’ -- The Guardian
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By cathy
Format:Paperback
When I began this book, I was brought right into it straight away. My Godmother sends me a few books every Christmas and Birthday to me. She always buys me the best books. As anyone would, she bought me both, the Witch Child and the sorceress. These type of books are particularly to my interest and I can't stop reading them. I love the bit when Mary is sitting with someone, being shown a woven quilt that was of the lives of her family. This book is good for anyone who is not boring and loves interesting adventures.It is highly reccommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stampy
Format:Paperback
The story:
The two books by Celia Rees are very well written with a compelling story about survival, gender roles, sexuality, loneliness, tribes, beliefs in the 17th century. Through the use of the first person, readers are taken into Mary's life as she battles against the odds in different countries. Audiences are brought into her world as she describes in a diary styled voice which allows audiences to take in the simple facts. Though perhaps too much emphasis on other characters at times the story is always engaging as we are keen to know what is going to happen to the central protagonist of Mary.
Personally I felt it dragged at quite a few points with too much happening and a bit of exaggeration but its minimal criticism as the book is amazingly sophisticated and detailed throughout. The attention to detail is amazing and the author has an incredible technique to really conform to the moment, to bring it out and make you feel associated with the story.
Changes in time
Rees choose to differ this story to Witch child by including modern day elements. At first when reading about Agnes and her communication with the spirit world I was completely turned off and wondered why. But thankfully as the story progressed I realised it was a valuable element to the story and was great to read. The shift between past and present is great and a different element of story writing for audiences. Rees' gamble paid off. I have read other stories where time changes and it didn't come off but thankfully this is one story that does.
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The two books by Celia Rees are very well written with a compelling story about survival, gender roles, sexuality, loneliness, tribes, beliefs in the 17th century. Through the use of the first person, readers are taken into Mary's life as she battles against the odds in different countries. Audiences are brought into her world as she describes in a diary styled voice which allows audiences to take in the simple facts. Though perhaps too much emphasis on other characters at times the story is always engaging as we are keen to know what is going to happen to the central protagonist of Mary.
Personally I felt it dragged at quite a few points with too much happening and a bit of exaggeration but its minimal criticism as the book is amazingly sophisticated and detailed throughout. The attention to detail is amazing and the author has an incredible technique to really conform to the moment, to bring it out and make you feel associated with the story.
Changes in time
Rees choose to differ this story to Witch child by including modern day elements. At first when reading about Agnes and her communication with the spirit world I was completely turned off and wondered why. But thankfully as the story progressed I realised it was a valuable element to the story and was great to read. The shift between past and present is great and a different element of story writing for audiences. Rees' gamble paid off. I have read other stories where time changes and it didn't come off but thankfully this is one story that does.
Read it if...... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved Witch child and was in no way disappointed with the sequel.
Although it was confusing in parts with the story skipping back and forwards in time, it was a brilliant read and i highly recommend it to other Celia Rees fans.
Although it was confusing in parts with the story skipping back and forwards in time, it was a brilliant read and i highly recommend it to other Celia Rees fans.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I loved the first book Witch Child but i was not dissapointed with this sequal, i thought this book was gripping and exciting from the begining, i enjoyed every moment and these two books are the only books i have ever read all the way through and i never once got bored. Its has fulfilled every aspect of what i thought a "witch" would be in the time this book was set in. I cant wait to read another book like it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I would first of all like to say thanx to my friend as if she hadn't of recommended me Witch Child i would have never of read either of these books.
The saying goes 'don't judge a book by its cover' and it is completely right, the cover kind of looks daunting and looks as if it is going to be scary - not that at all. Instead these books are touching and really believable.
Sorceress follows on with Mary's story and believe me it is a truly wonderfull story. Not your average '..and they all lived happily ever after' story otherwise it wouldn't be believable. Instead it portrays love, loss, war and happiness.
The saying goes 'don't judge a book by its cover' and it is completely right, the cover kind of looks daunting and looks as if it is going to be scary - not that at all. Instead these books are touching and really believable.
Sorceress follows on with Mary's story and believe me it is a truly wonderfull story. Not your average '..and they all lived happily ever after' story otherwise it wouldn't be believable. Instead it portrays love, loss, war and happiness.
I know this book certaily touched my heart and i can guarantee it will yours.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By jools
Format:Paperback
as a follow on from Witch Child, Sorceress transforms wonderfully into the story of the young witch who becomes wife, mother and valued healer. Containing a very moving account of the brutality meted out by white men seeking to conquer more and more land in America, this book reaches far beyond the teenage market. An excellent read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I could not put this book down, I was gripped and hung to every single word written, it was absolutley fascinating to discover what happened after the events that happened in 'Witch Child', Mary goes through so much trauma, but always finds happiness, Celia Rees brings Mary and the other characters to life, and creates such a tense atmosphere throughout, I can assure you you will not be dissapointed if you buy this book, but I would recommend that you read 'Witch Child' first just to understand why Mary is in such a situation in the beginning!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By caity
Format:Paperback
The first book Witch Child caught my eye. I read it, and loved it. I couldn't wait for the sequel. Although it wasn't as good as the first, Soceress is a book worth reading. With the imagination put into it, with historical events it was interesting to read how this could have happened. If you beleive in magic, spirituality and history this is a book you should look into.
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Sorceress cast a spell on me
What an amazing sequel to witch child, the book is brilliantly written and I found myself getting lost in it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by B-Rit
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Beautifully written
Whilst planning for my witch themed book, I knew instantly that Sorceress should be on my list of books to read, as the first book in the series 'Witch Child' had been one of the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Vivienne Serendipity
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A Brilliant Historical Novel - I Felt Like I Went Back In Time!
Mary Newbury was a witch. She was discovered, and had to flee from the village in which she was living, but in the process was forced to leave her diary behind. Read more
Published 21 months ago by TheBookAddictedGirl
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As the latest in a long line of Mohawk women gifted with Medicine Power, college student Agnes Herne knows better than to dismiss the vision. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2010 by TeensReadToo
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Proper sequel to Witch Child
This is the sequel to Witch Child which I loved. The Sorceress brings the story into the 20th Century and traces Mary' further trials when she joins another tribe of people . Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by J. Haycraft
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LOVED it!!
I loved Witch Child so i love this too!! it can get a little confusing because of how its written about the 'author' but once you get into it you just cant stop
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by S. Huzzey
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i don't cry at books!!!
i didn't think celia rees could top Witch child but she wrote it in a slightly different way introducing different charecters-making it a great book! Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by The Hairpin
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amazing
This book is really good not just for young people. It follows on after the witch child and is keeps getting better i was pleased i get them both at the same time i read them... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2008 by TLN
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Brilliant, superb sequel to an amazing novel!
This deeply captivating conclusion to Rees' Witch Child is powerful and beautifully written. After reading the first book I desperately hoped that a second would be published... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by CullenChick
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Excellent sequel to the bestselling "Witch Child". Mary's story...
If you've already enjoyed "Witch Child", then you'll love this, the sequel. It's really compelling - I challenge you to put this book down mid-story! Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by S. Barnes
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