The Witchcraft of Salem Village

Overview

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.

Details

Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Published

2011-02-02

Pages

160

Language

EN

Categories

Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / State & Local, Juvenile Nonfiction / Places / United States, Juvenile Nonfiction / Law & Crime

ISBN-13

9780307779885