![]() ![]() As an adult, though, I found myself pondering the role of witchcraft in the book. I accepted the “magical” elements without question as a child they were simply a source of excitement and mystery. Elizabeth’s apprenticeship in witchcraft, and its transformation into true friendship, is the central thread of the story. Unlike her, though, I was not lucky enough to meet the mysterious and fascinating Jennifer, who may or may not be a witch. ![]() I identified with the protagonist and narrator, fifth-grader Elizabeth, because I also had trouble making friends after moving to a new town. ![]() If you’ve any interest in reading along, let me know!įirst up is Jennifer, Hecate (etc.), a book that I loved as a child. Konigsburg’s fantastically-titled novels, I’ve decided to try to read all fourteen of them in publication order…no deadline. Realizing that I’ve read many, but not all, of E.L. ![]()
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