TWU Course
Book Review: WICKED GIRLS: A NOVEL OF THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Hemphill, Stephanie. 2010. WICKED GIRLS: A NOVEL OF THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. New York:Harper Collins. ISBN 978-0-06-185328-9
2. PLOT SUMMARY
In this novel, Hemphill writes about a group of girls living in Salem in 1692. They start playing a dangerous game with the community that will cause a witch hunt.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
WICKED GIRLS," is a novel that shows the mean side of each one of the girls. I thought the girls should have been arrested and put in prison. Hemphill does a good job describing their character in verse. I enjoy reading about Mercy Lewis because she reminds me of someone. I feel her character is a young girl who will do anything to survive. She has conflicts with herself but maintains an appearance of a good servant.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"The expressive writing, masterful tension, and parallels to modern group dynamics create a powerful and relevant page-turner." (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)
5. CONNECTIONS
*Activities
Research the history of witchcraft and superstitions, starting in Europe during the Dark Ages until the present day globally. What are the characteristics of witches, and do they exist today?
*Other engaging books similar to WICKED GIRLS.
Rinaldi, Ann. A BREAK WITH CHARITY: A STORY ABOUT THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. ISBN-10: 0152046828
Hill, Frances. DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL: A NOVEL OF THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.
ISBN 0618568603
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