"My Side of the Story" is completely unique approach to historical fiction. Read the story of one youngster's life in turbulent times, then flip the book and find out first hand how another child reacts to the same events - with very different feelings and results! Elizabeth - Elizabeth's family is different from others. As a young girl in 1692, she is lucky to have been raised to value learning and independent thought. When a group of girls her age begins having tremors and accusing villagers of witchcraft, Elizabeth refuses to be swayed, even by her dearest friend, George. But when the witchcraft trials begin, being different leads to trouble...George - It's 1692, and witches are inhabiting the souls of Salem villagers. Or are they? George doesn't know what to think. His father is certain the devil has come to Salem Village, and he is the judge who will decide the witches' fate. When George's best friend, Elizabeth, comes under suspicion for witchcraft, George must decide what he truly believes.

 

This book is part of a book series called My Side Of the Story .

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Pan Macmillan .

Patricia Hermes is a versatile and prolific award-winning author who writes for nearly every age group. She has written several titles in the successful My America historical fiction series (Scholastic). Her awards include The Smithsonian Notable Book Award, The C. S. Lewis Honor Award, NY Library/Best Book for the Teen Years, as well as many State Awards and Children's Choice awards. Four of her titles have also been made into movies.