Book details
Silent Superstitions
Description
The old woman glared at Christy with fury in her eyes, "You brought the curse with you, girl! . . . Flatlanders don't belong around here." Everybody in the Cove seems to believe their new school teacher, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston, is cursed. After all, who could explain Bob Allen's accident on his way to meet Christy? Or the lightning strike that sent a tree through the school window ... or the sinister raven soaring around Christy? Will fear and superstition triumph? Or will Christy win over the hearts of the mountain people? ----------------------------------------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy-a New York Times bestseller-the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.
Age
10-14
Text complexity
proficient
Length
116 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: The book offers an intriguing and suspenseful plot that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last.
- Character Development: Readers will enjoy deep and complex character development, making them feel connected to the characters' journeys and growth.
- Cultural Insight: The novel provides insight into the role of superstitions in society and how they influence human behavior and relationships.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: 'Silent Superstitions' explores themes of belief, skepticism, and the clash between tradition and modernity, prompting readers to reflect on their own views.