Books
Shmooopers, beware: reading is dangerous. Or at least that's what the folks in Salem think. When it comes to books, the Puritans run a tight ship—you're allowed to read the Bible, and maybe some...
The Name English
Why It's Cool To Be EnglishIf you're looking to get things done in Salem, it's good to be part of the English family. Having the last name English is a big deal since Mr. E is a well-off merchant a...
Ships
Ahoy, fellow Shmoopers. Did you notice all the ships that show up in this book? There're ships all over the place, and we think it has a lot to do with Susanna's big dreams. You see, Susanna's big...
Secrets
There are oodles of secrets in Salem, and they seem to crop up at every turn. Here are the secrets we really enjoyed eavesdropping on:Ann Putnam's secret clique. Whether it's their meetings with Ti...