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ISBN: 0152046828. Author: Rinaldi, Ann. A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials. Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers. Condition: New.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100152046828
ISBN-139780152046828
eBay Product ID (ePID)2394888
Product Key Features
Book TitleBreak with Charity : a Story about the Salem Witch Trials
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistorical / General, Social Themes / Religion & Faith, Historical / United States / General, General
Publication Year2003
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorAnn Rinaldi
Book SeriesGreat Episodes Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2002-027504
Reviews"An enthralling, authentic story . . . Rinaldi at her best."--Kirkus Reviews"A graceful blend of fiction and history . . . Finely tuned, well researched and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldi's finest work."--Publishers Weekly, "An enthralling, authentic story . . . Rinaldi at her best."-- Kirkus Reviews "A graceful blend of fiction and history . . . Finely tuned, well researched and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldi's finest work."-- Publishers Weekly, "An enthralling, authentic story . . . Rinaldi at her best."--Kirkus Reviews "A graceful blend of fiction and history . . . Finely tuned, well researched and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldi's finest work."--Publishers Weekly --
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToEighth Grade
SynopsisSusanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesn't realize is that the girls are about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. Susanna faces a painful choice. Should she keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or should she "break charity" with the group--and risk having her own family members named as witches?Reader's guide included., A frightening portrait of the mass hysteria behind the notorious Salem witch trials--based on historical accounts., Susanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesn't realize is that the girls are about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. Susanna faces a painful choice. Should she keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or should she "break charity" with the group--and risk having her own family members named as witches? Reader's guide included.
Puritans and Witches. Prejudices and Hidden motives
This is a great read. This is compelling and fast paced book that gives you a snapshot into The society of the pilgrim brothers and sisters early government and judgement of neighbors. That a group of girls could hold an entire community hostage seems unbelievable. But it did happen. And it is a lesson for future generations.