About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to question the crowd or feeling the pressure of groupthink. It is an excellent choice for the middle schooler who loves science but also feels a pull toward the mysterious, as it bridges the gap between rational observation and the unexplainable. The story follows fifteen-year-old Sarah Lyon as she moves to 1692 Salem, where her natural curiosity and psychic premonitions put her at odds with a community consumed by hysteria. While the setting is historical, the emotional core deals with the courage required to trust one's own senses when everyone else is falling prey to rumor and fear. It is age-appropriate for ages 10 to 14, offering a sophisticated look at justice and identity without the extreme grimness found in some adult depictions of the witch trials.
