In "The Witchcraft of Salem Village," Gabrielle de Cuir delves into the haunting events of the Salem witch trials. The story unfolds in 1692, when suspicion and paranoia grip the Puritan community of Salem Village. A group of young girls ignites a frenzy of accusations, leading to widespread hysteria and the persecution of those deemed witches. As fear escalates and innocent lives are destroyed, the novel explores themes of superstition, societal pressure, and the consequences of mass paranoia. Through vivid characters and historical detail, the narrative captures the tragedy and turmoil of a community torn apart by fear and injustice. [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.