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This book presents a collection of interconnecting narratives about a number of interesting and intriguing people who lived at Blackbird House in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during the British occupation in the eighteenth century.
Quick Summary
Alice Hoffman weaves magic into history in this haunting Cape Cod tale where a house becomes the thread connecting lives across generations during the Revolutionary War era. Readers will devour the interconnected stories of daring smugglers, mysterious women, ghostly apparitions, and forbidden romances that unfold within the walls of Blackbird House. If your kid loves the time-traveling mystery of "The Westing Game" mixed with the historical spooky atmosphere of "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," they'll be swept away by this. Perfect for grades 9-12 who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural.