Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

by Insha Fitzpatrick, Rowan MacColl (Illustrator), Who HQ

Overview

Discover the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft, in this gripping graphic novel written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Nightmare in Savannah artist Rowan MacColl.

Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history—brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593661819
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Series:	Who HQ Graphic Novels
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	717,686
File size:	30 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Insha Fitzpatrick (she/they) is an author of books and graphic novels, including Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?: Rosa Parks (Penguin Workshop, 2022), Hanging with Vampires (Quirk Books, 2023), and the co-author of the series Oh My Gods! She founded DIS/MEMBER, a genre website dedicated to all things horror, and when she’s not writing, she’s catching up on obscure horror films or consumed by reality TV.

Rowan MacColl (she/her) is a comic artist and illustrator from New England who loves historical clothing, ghost stories, and, of course, cats. She is constantly mixing up her coffee cup and her ink cup while juggling way too many personal projects, but she hasn’t poisoned herself yet. Rowan wants to draw and write stories about what makes people human. Her work includes the art of the graphic novel Nightmare in Savannah and her personal online comic Kingfisher.

Editorial Reviews

"Readers who enjoy comic book art will find this graphic novel appealing...An exploration of the culture, religion, and political landscape of the early American colonies and how all those elements collided and caused a deadly reaction...A good overview of the Salem witch trials."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2023

Gr 7 Up—This historical graphic novel is from Tituba's point of view—the first person accused of practicing witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. The story follows the historical time line, starting with the events that caused Tituba to be accused and ending with her eventual judgment and punishment. Set in the 17th century, this work explores the socioeconomic background of the titular character and sheds light on how the enslaved woman came to be accused, and what pushed her to confess. Readers who enjoy comic book art will find this graphic novel appealing. Separate side sections help clarify historical details or specific story elements; for example, how and why to make a witch cake. This graphic novel is an exploration of the culture, religion, and political landscape of the early American colonies and how all those elements collided and caused a deadly reaction. VERDICT This work of nonfiction is a good overview of the Salem witch trials, and it may help students better understand the complicated situation. A good supplemental option for teen graphic novels.—Meaghan Nichols

School Library Journal