Rollercoasters The Merrybegot

Rollercoasters The Merrybegot

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Author: Julie Hearn

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


Nell lives with her grandmother, the local cunning woman and healer, in a seventeenth century West Country village. When one of the minister's daughter falls pregnant she and her sister attempt to conceal it by accusing Nell of putting a curse on them. Nell is alone, trapped and in mortal danger. Who can she trust? Who will save her?Themes: Witchcraft, teenage pregnancy, prejudice, health and healingTeaching Focus:BLOriginal dual narrative structure with time shifts between narratives and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. BLStrong characterization lends itself well to drama activities. BLWide vocabulary used (including archaic words) provides rich sentence level work. BLThemes link to history and religious studies.BLBias and opinion feature in alternating narratives. Recommended for students in Years 8 and 9
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Julie Hearn

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


Nell lives with her grandmother, the local cunning woman and healer, in a seventeenth century West Country village. When one of the minister's daughter falls pregnant she and her sister attempt to conceal it by accusing Nell of putting a curse on them. Nell is alone, trapped and in mortal danger. Who can she trust? Who will save her?Themes: Witchcraft, teenage pregnancy, prejudice, health and healingTeaching Focus:BLOriginal dual narrative structure with time shifts between narratives and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. BLStrong characterization lends itself well to drama activities. BLWide vocabulary used (including archaic words) provides rich sentence level work. BLThemes link to history and religious studies.BLBias and opinion feature in alternating narratives. Recommended for students in Years 8 and 9