An outbreak of witchcraft : a graphic novel of the Salem Witch Trials / story by Deborah Noyes ; illustrated by Melissa Duffy.

By:

Noyes, Deborah [author.]

Contributor(s):

Duffy, Melissa [illustrator.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023Description: 225 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:

text
still image

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780759555587
0759555583
9780759555594
0759555591

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

LOC classification:

PZ7.7.N75 We 2023

Summary: "A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, this bewitching narrative nonfiction graphic novel visually imagines the haunting details behind the Salem witch trials. From 1692 to 1693, fear reigned in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts. The night Abigail Williams and Betty Paris first accused their servant of witchcraft was only the beginning. Several more accusations would follow suit, sparking a widespread panic that consumed Salem in one of the longest cases of witch trials in America, where more than twenty innocent lives were lost, and mistrust ran amok. The community was in ruins, from the afflicted who fanned the flames of superstition to the judges who used their power unjustly and the accused who were falsely charged and hanged in consequence. In the absence of due process and with hysteria abounding, no one in Salem was safe. Journey into how it all began in this arresting, true-to-life look at how lies became facts, friends turned to foes, and loved ones turned to enemies."-- Provided by publisher.

List(s) this item appears in: New Young Adult Additions

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Adult Book	Phillipsburg Free Public Library	YA Non-Fiction	YA Graphic Novels	YA 345.774 NOY	Available		36748002563346

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, this bewitching narrative nonfiction graphic novel visually imagines the haunting details behind the Salem witch trials.

From 1692 to 1693, fear reigned in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts. The night Abigail Williams and Betty Paris first accused their servant of witchcraft was only the beginning.

Several more accusations would follow suit, sparking a widespread panic that consumed Salem in one of the longest cases of witch trials in America, where more than twenty innocent lives were lost, and mistrust ran amok.

The community was in ruins, from the afflicted who fanned the flames of superstition to the judges who used their power unjustly and the accused who were falsely charged and hanged in consequence. In the absence of due process and with hysteria abounding, no one in Salem was safe.

Journey into how it all began in this arresting, true-to-life look at how lies became facts, friends turned to foes, and loved ones turned to enemies.

Includes bibliographical references.

"A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, this bewitching narrative nonfiction graphic novel visually imagines the haunting details behind the Salem witch trials. From 1692 to 1693, fear reigned in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts. The night Abigail Williams and Betty Paris first accused their servant of witchcraft was only the beginning. Several more accusations would follow suit, sparking a widespread panic that consumed Salem in one of the longest cases of witch trials in America, where more than twenty innocent lives were lost, and mistrust ran amok. The community was in ruins, from the afflicted who fanned the flames of superstition to the judges who used their power unjustly and the accused who were falsely charged and hanged in consequence. In the absence of due process and with hysteria abounding, no one in Salem was safe. Journey into how it all began in this arresting, true-to-life look at how lies became facts, friends turned to foes, and loved ones turned to enemies."-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 12 & up Little, Brown and Company.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 Up--The notorious Salem Witch Trials are brought to life with gripping visuals in this narrative nonfiction graphic novel. Beginning with the events that lead to accusations of witchcraft, the story broadens to explore the social conditions that fueled the trials. Taking details from primary source documents, including court transcripts, Noyes crafts a suspenseful and detailed account of witchcraft frenzy. Using a dark and moody palette, the full-color illustrations bolster the sense of unease and paranoia that sweeps the population. Fans of horror graphic novels will appreciate the supernatural elements in the text and imagery. Stories of the Salem Witch Trials still spark fear and curiosity even after three centuries. Noyes and Duffy use historical research to detail the accused and their communities. Portrait gallery images of key people involved will help readers follow the whole arc of the trials. There are several standalone sections detailing the social conditions and religious attitudes of the time, helping readers better understand the fervor in the populace and the intensity of the trials. VERDICT A good supplemental option for teen graphic novel sections.--Meaghan Nichols

Booklist Review

In the late 1600s, panic filled the small town of Salem, Massachusetts, as two girls accused their servant of witchcraft to get out of trouble. However, this was only the beginning, as many more accusations were brought forward. This turned friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, and family against family. Fear and mistrust lead to false accusations and wrongful convictions, resulting in the loss of two dozen innocent lives. Noted nonfiction author Noyes offers a thoughtful account of this moment in history, exploring paranoia and how it can take over a small town and destroy it from within. Duffy's dark, haunting artwork zeroes in on faces to highlight emotion and evocatively renders moments of tension and fear. To help readers keep track, an array of portraits introduces key characters in the opening pages, and Noyes opens each section with several pages of historical context about not only what happened in Salem but also the wider reality of witch hunts in New England. Supplemental reading and source notes close out this well-researched, engaging work blending heartbreaking fact and unsettling fiction.

Kirkus Book Review

A dramatization of the people and events surrounding the 17th-century Salem witch trials, tied together with relevant nonfiction information. Through scenes and conversations based on careful research, this graphic novel informs readers about lesser-known aspects of the infamous trials, which have become embedded in popular lore and imagination. The volume opens with a gallery of portraits of cast members, a helpful reference for readers navigating a story with many characters: "The Afflicted," "The Accused" (and their family members), and "Witch Hunters and Men in Power." Each of the book's four sections opens with a few pages of text explaining the historical context. The illustrated panels that follow try to pull together a related narrative thread. There are so many people at play in the scenes, however--often not easily distinguishable from one another--that it can be difficult for readers to keep track of them. Duffy's illustrations are often stunning and moving, showing haunting eyes peering through darkness, as well as depicting Gallows Hill, with five innocent bodies hanging from a tree as day turns to dusk and then becomes the dead of night. Noyes discusses the roles of racism, patriarchy, and economic turmoil, all of which set the stage for the witch hunt. Overall, this work provides fascinating insights for those already interested in this episode in history as well as those who know little about it. A haunting representation of a true American tragedy. (author's note, list of those executed, works consulted, further reading) (Graphic nonfiction. 12-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.