Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored thos...
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Nov 05, 2011
Sam
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The excellent horror writer Shirley Jackson wrote this short book before her more famous works, "The Haunting of Hill House" (possibly the best haunted house book ever written) and the underrated "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" as well as authoring the unforgettable short story "The Lottery".
In 1692 in Salem Village, Massachusetts, a group of young girls claimed to have been mistreated by witches and wizards and began accusing members of their colony More...
In 1692 in Salem Village, Massachusetts, a group of young girls claimed to have been mistreated by witches and wizards and began accusing members of their colony More...
Jun 23, 2011
Fox
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village was an enjoyable text. I admit here that I am not terribly well read on those trials, or that time period - so I can't objectively judge it on historical veracity. What I can say is that Shirley Jackson gave a rather fair overview of the proceedings, and while speculation was present, it didn't seem to overpower reference to the historical facts.
Personally, my first thought upon reading this was that The Crucible suddenly made sense; please don't jud More...
Personally, my first thought upon reading this was that The Crucible suddenly made sense; please don't jud More...
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Jun 01, 2010
Paula
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'The Witchcraft of Salem Village' is a children book for grade 6 and upwards written by Shirley Jackson of 'The Lottery' and 'We have always lived in the castle' fame. I bought the book because it was about The Salem Witch Trials and because Shirley Jackson wrote it.
The book is interesting, it is written in Shirley Jackson's usual style of writing, very forthright ,very direct and at the same time giving you something to think about.
I have said it before and no doubt wi More...
The book is interesting, it is written in Shirley Jackson's usual style of writing, very forthright ,very direct and at the same time giving you something to think about.
I have said it before and no doubt wi More...
Oct 17, 2010
Stuart
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Excellent short history of the Salem Witch Trials by one of America's best (and often under-appreciated) writers. Jackson brings a non-nonsense approach to her narrative but subtly arranges the material to give it a dramatic arc that keeps you turning the pages. At the same time, she sticks to the facts and provides a great deal of information in a format that allows for easy absorption and retention- providing detail without getting caught up in minutia. Her discussion of the motivations and co
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Jan 25, 2010
Ahmad
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بیماری همه گیر شکار جادوگران، یکی از فصول شرم آور تاریخ آمریکاست، آخرین محاکمات جادوگری، به واقع نخستین دادرسیهایی بودند، که دیگر «گواهی اشباح» را نمی پذیرفتند. بیماری همه گیر شکار جادوگران، در ماساچوست شانزده ماه به طول انجامید، و بعد، برای همیشه متوقف شد. در سال 1692، پس از مرگ آخرین جادوگران بر روی چوبه ی دار، دیگر هیچگاه، مجازات مرگ برای جادوگری در نیو انگلند، به اجرا در نیامد. قضات و هیئت منصفه ی ماساچوست، در تاریخ، تنها افرادی هستند، که در برابر همگان، اشتباه و بی عدالتی خود را پذیرفته اند
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Sep 09, 2011
James
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Published three years after Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," this work should be titled "Crucible Light," or at least "The Crucible for Children."
This work is not the "best foot forward" for those just beginning their journey of Shirley Jackson discovery. It's best left on the side of the literary road to die the slow and painful death it deserves.
This work is not the "best foot forward" for those just beginning their journey of Shirley Jackson discovery. It's best left on the side of the literary road to die the slow and painful death it deserves.
Jan 22, 2012
Lindsay
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Not my favorite. There are so many names I felt like I needed a graphic organizer to keep them all straight. I think this is an extremely interesting time period, but the book leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately this is the second time I have had to read this one (because I have to teach it to 8th graders) and it still didn't do it for me.
Feb 16, 2011
Dan
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Excellent account of the Salem Witch Trials. Shirley Jackson manages to tell the entire story while providing insight into the Puritan mentality that drove these events in just 71 pages! Easily read in one sitting.
Mar 27, 2010
Shokufeh شکوفه
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داستان جالبی داشت بخصوص برائ ما که از این داستانهائ جادوگرئ در غرب خبرئ نداشتیم...معلوم شد که حماقت هم جهانی است.
Feb 19, 2011
Elizabeth
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This left a lot to be desired as a work of non-fiction, notably the lack of depth of examination of issues of race, gender and class, and political motivating factors in the Salem affair. I can see why they package this account as a book for young readers, but even young readers are entitled to better. I normally really like Shirley Jackson, so this was a disappointment.
Jul 29, 2011
Justin
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A YA nonfiction book written by Shirley Jackson about witchcraft, umm, what’s not to love?
Apr 03, 2008
Tianna
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I loved this book! It was very simply written so you could understand every aspect it talked about. It really made me think and want to learn more.
Oct 31, 2007
I teach about the Salem Witch Trails and have had this book in possession, but I have not sat down to read it.
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