Salem, Massachusetts: Drucilla, the Putnam family's servant, knows that her mistress is unwell. Mistress Putnam has attempted suicide and constantly mourns her stillborn babies. When Mistress Putnam decides it's time to "sound out witches . . . who do our family harm," Drucilla doesn't know whether to be afraid for Mistress Putnam or of her.
Summary Orphaned Drucilla finds a home with the beautiful but troubled Mistress Putnam as accusations of witchcraft start to swirl in Salem Village.
Topics Witchcraft. Witch trials. Orphans. Salem, Massachusetts. U.S. history. Colonial history.
SRC Level 5.300000
SRC Points 15.000000
Lexile HL690L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-08-31
JLG Release Date Oct 2009
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
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