For those that were throwing a fit in their reviews of this book for sexual behavior, violence, and bad messages I have the following things to say: 1. The world sucks and this book properly reflects that, children are entitled to these scenes of reality and obviously your children have a very sheltered life; I feel sorry for them. 2. Um, guess what! The Salem Witch Crisis was violent and showing that cruel violence is part of the point in this book! 3. This book was not condoning the condemning of women to death by accusing them of witchcraft; it was elaborating and expanding on a historical event. Obviously, you complainers are out of touch w/ reality! This book was great, eye opening, and extremely educational showing the ignorant and savage traits in man. One of the best I've read!