The Sacrifice
by Kathleen Benner Duble
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Author: Kathleen Benner DubleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-28
ISBN: 0689876513
Number of pages: 224
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Aladdin
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Book Review: THE SACRIFICE
Summary: 4 Stars
As an example of young adult historical fiction, THE SACRIFICE works well enough -- the essence of time and place are strongly conveyed. Situationally, the conflict can teach readers about the Salem witch trials, and the protagonist finds herself right in the middle of it (naturally), having been accused of being a witch herself.
Author Kathleen Benner Duble draws inspiration from her own ancestors' story, and her research seems pretty accurate (bibliography included).
My one big problem with the book is that it puts at its heart a ten-year-old girl who seems to have the wisdom of Solomon and enough fortitude to deliver a speech at her trial that inspires the governor to put an end to this hysteria. Really? After this girl has spent three months in horrendous conditions in jail, with barely enough to survive, she energetically transcends her age to vehemently ask those present to come to their senses, and all listen attentively? It took a ten-year-old to make the governor of Massachusetts resolve a change in the system? I find this just a bit too far-fetched. If Abigail had been older, I might believe the story a little more, and it might make the book work better for an older audience.
As it is, THE SACRIFICE works well as a piece of historical fiction (THE CRUCIBLE-Lite, perhaps) for fifth- and sixth-graders, but it doesn't quite have the polish that makes it one of those books that adults without kids should be reading.
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