Description
Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in
the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those
rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned
about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy
as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches. Author Shirley
Jackson examines in careful detail this horrifying true story of accusations,
trials, and executions that shook a community to its foundations.
Describes the social and religious conditions surrounding the Salem witch hunts, the extensive trials and executions, and the aftermath of the hysteria.
Random House Books for Young Readers
Juvenile Nonfiction
History
Edition: United States – State & Local
Keywords: History
