"The Witchcraft of Salem Village" by Shirley Jackson delves into the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692, focusing on the small Puritan community's descent into hysteria and paranoia. The story unfolds through the perspectives of various townspeople, capturing their fears, superstitions, and the social dynamics that lead to accusations of witchcraft. As tensions rise, individuals grapple with suspicion, morality, and the repercussions of their actions. The narrative highlights the fragility of justice in a climate of fear and the devastating impact of collective delusion, ultimately examining the dark side of human nature and the power of belief. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2014 by Skyboat Media .

Shirley Jackson was born in San Francisco in 1916. She first received wide critical acclaim for her short story 'The Lottery', which was published in 1949. Her novels - which include The Sundial, The Bird's Nest, Hangsaman, The Road through the Wall, We Have Always Lived in the Castle and The Haunting of Hill House - are characterised by her use of realistic settings for tales that often involve elements of horror and the occult. Raising Demons and Life Among the Savages are her two works of nonfiction. Come Along With Me is a collection of stories, lectures, and part of the novel she was working on when she died in 1965.