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Colleen delany when, in the winter of 1691, accusations of witchcraft surface in her small new england village, twelveyearold mary chase fights to save her mother from execution. Vivid and striking, this historical novel will have readers enthralled until the very last page. They dont know that many of the villagers believe that some of marys friends have had spells cast on them. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed nonfiction titles, such as beyond the burning time and true north. It takes place in salem, massachusetts in the year 1692. The witch trials are compelling to many people, myself included, and it is a period of history that. Beyond the burning time is a wellresearched, vivid account of a dark, frightening period in. Find all available study guides and summaries for beyond the burning time by kathryn lasky. See all books authored by kathryn lasky, including the capture, and mary, queen of scots. The books characters are solidly imagined and appealing, and its rich in details about life in puritan new england, but the novel falls short of evoking the true horror of its times and why write about salems witches if you dont do that. She is also the author the wolves of the beyond series, as well as a time for courage and other dear america titles. This compelling recreation of the salem witch trials offers readers insights into this troubling time in our nations history.
Her beloved guardians of gahoole fantasy series has more than seven million copies in print. The evocative cover illustration of a puritan woman in chains silhouetted against a flaming sky promises a high historical drama about the salem witch trials. She has also received the washington posts childrens book guild award for her contribution to childrens nonfiction. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Kathryn lasky, author home series tangled in time bears of the ice guardians of. Click to read more about beyond the burning time by kathryn lasky. Beyond the burning time 1994 is a young adult historical novel written by kathryn lasky. Kathryn lasky is the author of many books, including the guardians of gahoole series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This story explains all the elements involved in the hysteria of the time period very well. Beyond the burning time is a fascinating look at the salem witch trials. She lives with her husband in cambridge, massachusetts.
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