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In 1692, Sarah Wright and her father, Ephraim, settle in Salem Village, Massachusetts, where the town is gripped by a fervent witchcraft hysteria. As accusations spread and the village descends into fear, Ephraim is arrested on charges linked to the unsettling rumors. With her father imprisoned, Sarah faces the daunting task of navigating a community steeped in suspicion and superstition. Determined to protect her kin, she must confront the town’s hostile norms and find a way to secure his release amid a charged and perilous atmosphere.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Thompson, Paul B.
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