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Treachery and intrigue provide a sombre background for the story of spirited Maggie and her determination to survive the cruel persecution of the church. After her granny is falsely accused of being a witch, Maggie has to flee and to live on her wits. But Maggie is never far from trouble and all too often it looks as if she won’t survive.
A rich historical background sets the scene for this moving and dramatic story with its thought-provoking themes. To see more titles by the author click here.
When fourteen-year-old Maggie's grandmother is accused of witchcraft, Maggie has to run for her life. With English soldiers on the march, nowhere is safe - certainly not Ladymuir, where her uncle is determined to defy the king. And wherever Maggie goes, disaster follows.
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When fourteen-year-old Maggie's grandmother is accused of witchcraft, Maggie has to run for her life. With English soldiers on the march, nowhere is safe - certainly not Ladymuir, where her uncle is determined to defy the king.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Witching Hour and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
The Witching Hour features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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The Witching Hour was written by Elizabeth Laird and published by Pan Macmillan