The Betrayal of Maggie Blair

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The Betrayal of Maggie Blair

Elizabeth Laird

In seventeenth-century Scotland, saying the wrong thing can lead to banishment—or worse. Accused of being a witch, sixteen-year-old Maggie Blair is sentenced to be hanged. She escapes, but instead of finding shelter with her principled, patriotic uncle, she brings disaster to his door. Betrayed by one of her own accusers, Maggie must try to save her uncle and his family from the king’s men, even if she has to risk her own life in the process.Originally published in the UK, this book has a powerful blend of heart-stopping action and thought-provoking themes.

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Book Details

Genre:

Historical Fiction

Age Level:

12 and up

The Betrayal of Maggie Blair review by PWak_RPEMS

PWak_RPEMS

The Betrayal of Maggie Blair by Elizabeth Laird This book is about a girl named Maggie who lives on an island on an island in 17th century Scotland. Maggie's grandmother is accused of witchcraft. She and Maggie are put into jail to be tried. Maggie manages to escape but her grandma will not leave the jail with her. Maggie goes to her uncle's house far away. Everything is going well until an old enemy named Annie shows up and complicates things for Maggie.