Tituba of Salem Village

Firefly & Fern Summary

This powerful historical novel tells the true story of Tituba, an enslaved woman at the center of the Salem witch trials, giving voice to a figure often overlooked in American history. Through Petry's vivid storytelling, young readers will discover how fear, prejudice, and injustice can consume a community, while following one woman's remarkable resilience and humanity in the face of terrifying accusations.