Reviews
"A welcome book for young adults that would also serve regular adults much better than most books about the Salem witch trials. Beautifully written and accurate. Teachers should throw away other books they have been using for young adults and turn to this one."-- Bernard Rosenthal, author of Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692, "A welcome book for young adults that would also serve regular adults much better than most books about the Salem witch trials. Beautifully written and accurate. Teachers should throw away other books they have been using for young adults and turn to this one."-- Bernard Rosenthal, author ofSalem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692, "A gripping, sophisticated narrative that establishes the contemporary relevance of this oft-recounted tale. A brilliant appendix discussing the relationship of historical events to Arthur Miller'sThe Cruciblewill be of great interest to readers of all ages."-- Mary Beth Norton, author ofIn the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692, "A skillful retelling of the endlessly fascinating story of the 1692 witchcraft crisis for young readers...a gripping, sophisticated narrative." -- Mary Beth Norton, "A gripping, sophisticated narrative that establishes the contemporary relevance of this oft-recounted tale. A brilliant appendix discussing the relationship of historical events to Arthur Miller's The Crucible will be of great interest to readers of all ages." -- Mary Beth Norton, author of In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692, "A legitimate piece of original scholarship that is at the same time an interesting narrative." -- School Library Journal, starred review, "A skillful retelling of the endlessly fascinating story of the 1692 witchcraft crisis for young readers...a gripping, sophisticated narrative."-- Mary Beth Norton, "A welcome book for young adults that would also serve regular adults much better than most books about the Salem witch trials. Beautifully written and accurate. Teachers should throw away other books they have been using for young adults and turn to this one." -- Bernard Rosenthal, author of Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692, "A gripping, sophisticated narrative that establishes the contemporary relevance of this oft-recounted tale. A brilliant appendix discussing the relationship of historical events to Arthur Miller's The Crucible will be of great interest to readers of all ages."-- Mary Beth Norton, author of In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692, "A legitimate piece of original scholarship that is at the same time an interesting narrative."--School Library Journal,starred review
