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| Original Title: | The Sacrifice |
| ISBN: | 0689876505 (ISBN13: 9780689876509) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Andover, Massachusetts(United States) Massachusetts(United States) |
Kathleen Benner Duble
Hardcover | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 3.8 | 1375 Users | 245 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Sacrifice |
| Author | : | Kathleen Benner Duble |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | September 6th 2005 by Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Paranormal. Witches. Fiction |
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In the year 1692, life changes forever for ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family. In Salem, Massachusetts, witches have been found, and widespread fear and panic reign mere miles from Abigail's home of Andover. When two girls are brought from Salem to identify witches in Andover, suspicion sweeps the town as well-respected members of the community are accused of witchcraft. It isn't long before chaos consumes Andover, and the Faulkners find themselves in the center of it all when friend turns themselves in the center of it all when friend turns against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a desperate fight for the truth. At the heart of this gripping story are Abigail and her sister, Dorothy, who together must find a way to persevere during a period marked by terror, adversity, and ignorance.Told from Abigail's point of view and based on actual events in the author's own family histoy, "The Sacrifice" offers a unique perspective of the Salem witch trials by delving into the devestating effects the trials had not just in Salem but throughout Massachusetts.Rating About Books The Sacrifice
Ratings: 3.8 From 1375 Users | 245 ReviewsWeigh Up About Books The Sacrifice
This book is about a young girl named Abigail and her family who are accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch craze. The town of Andover was visited by two girls, who claimed to have been touched by the devil and can tell who are witches. Abigail and some family members were accused of witchcraft and sent to prison. Trials never ended well for accused witches as they all only had three choices: to deny being a witch and be hanged, to admit to being a witch and spend life in prison, or toGreat book, had me holding on the whole time!
This book was a really good but sad book. It always had me at the edge of my seat. It took place when the Salem witch trails where happening. Abigail was the main character in this story. Abigail got in trouble at the start of the story for running with her skirt up. Later in the story people started getting accused of being witches. Including Abigails aunt Elizabeth. Abigail and her sister Dorthy where later accused and had to go to jail. Thats where their aunt died and they where stuck in
Quote let no man lie nor make false accusations in the face of the lord (pg28) I picked this quote because they are very very committed to religion and they wouldnt be witches. Flash back. Early in the book she explains that when she was younger she fought off a bear with a stick so she didnt have to redu the garden. Abby is a very religious girl and does chores and work everyday. She doesnt enjoy the chores at all. She complains about doing to much work. They get a letter and there has been
This is honestly a book that has changed my life. I first read The Sacrifice in 7th grade because we had to take a book out of the library for English class. I decided to get this one because I had always been interested in the Witch Trials and it took place in my hometown. When I got to class and we started reading our books I found myself hooked. I was drawn into to my own town but 300 years in the past. When the bell rang for the next class I hated having to stop reading. I instantly resumed
I loved this book so much!!!!!!!!!
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