Synopsis In 1645 in England, the daughters of the town minister successfully accuse a local healer and her granddaughter of witchcraft to conceal an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, but years later during the 1692 Salem trials their lie has unexpected repercussions.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-05-17 | | Series: | AESOP ACCOLADES (AWARDS) |
| Size | | Length: | 263 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 15.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Despite the fact that everyone thinks that Nell is the wild child and Grace, the Puritan ministerÆs daughter, is the epitome of grace and charm, the reality of the situation comes to light when Grace and her younger sister find themselves in a tumultuous battle and witchcraft is soon rumored to be the cause. $100,000 ad/promo.
Industry Reviews "Tremendous." Kirkus (05/15/2005)
"Simultaneously dramatic and frothy, and both comforting and unnerving in its resolution...." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/01/2005)
"British author Hearn makes a memorable American debut with this tightly woven tale...with its thought-provoking perceptions about human nature, magic and persecution...." Publishers Weekly (07/27/2005)
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