The Devil's Door: A Salem Witchcraft Story

Historical Fiction Adventures (HFA)

by Paul B. Thompson

Sarah Wright and her father came to Salem Village to start a new life. But a strange affliction began tormenting some young girls in the village. After the doctor could not find a cause, he determined that it could only be one Witchcraft! The Devil had come to Salem. As fear and panic spread, so did the accusations. After the executions began, Sarah’s father was arrested on suspicion of witchcraft. Will Sarah be able to save her father? What is happening in Salem? Set in colonial America, follow Sarah Wright on her journey in this terrifying tale of the Salem witchcraft trials.

Genres: Historical Fiction

160 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nancy H · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent YA story about the hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials. It is written from a good point of view, that of a girl who sees her neighbors accusing each other of witchcraft and being hanged or put in jail, when in fact they are all innocent. It is a good perspectice of this event in this time period.