In the dark chapters of history, the practice of witch hunts took hold and resulted in the execution of countless innocent individuals. Often, these accused witches would be burned at the stake, a horrific event that understandably garnered much attention and fear. While the focus of discussions surrounding witch burnings usually revolve around the barbarity of such acts and the unjust persecution of supposed witches, an interesting and often overlooked aspect of this practice is the attire donned by those sentenced to death. Known as the "witch stake burning outfit," these garments held significant symbolic value and were designed to further dehumanize the accused, ensuring their humiliation and facilitating the public spectacle the authorities sought to create. Typically, the witch stake burning outfit would consist of a tunic or dress made of coarse, rough fabric such as burlap or wool. The use of such materials served to emphasize the austere and impoverished existence that the accused supposedly led, further solidifying the image of the accused as a morally corrupt and dangerous individual.
For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color art that brings the magic to life!
23 Snakes and Other Reptiles A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House 45 A Crazy Day with Cobras Magic Tree House Fact Tracker 23 Prebound Title unavailable, please email for information. 22 Rags and Riches Kids in the Time of Charles Dickens A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission 16 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time Magic Tree House R Fact Tracker 22 Paperback 6.
The use of such materials served to emphasize the austere and impoverished existence that the accused supposedly led, further solidifying the image of the accused as a morally corrupt and dangerous individual. Additionally, these garments would often be dyed in dark, somber colors such as black or gray. This choice of color further reinforced negative associations and helped to perpetuate the idea that those accused of witchcraft were linked to malevolence and the supernatural.
Pirates Past Noon Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R) #4) (Library Binding)
This is book number 4 in the Magic Tree House (R) series.
- #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R) #1) (Library Binding): $19.99
- #2: The Knight at Dawn Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R) #2) (Hardcover): $16.99
- #3: Mummies in the Morning Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R) #3) (Library Binding): $19.99
- #5: Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House #5) (Prebound): $17.25
- #6: Afternoon on the Amazon Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House (R) #6) (Paperback): $9.99
- #7: Sunset of the Sabertooth (Magic Tree House #7) (Prebound): $17.25
- #8: Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House #8) (Prebound): $17.25
- #9: Magic Tree House Collection: Books 17-24 (Magic Tree House (R)) (CD-Audio): $40.00
- #10: Magic Tree House Collection: Books 25-28: #25 Stage Fright on a Summer Night; #26 Good Morning, Gorillas; #27 Thanksgiving on Thursday; #28 High Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House (R)) (CD-Audio): $25.00
- #11: Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House (R) #11) (Paperback): $6.99
- #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House (R) #12) (Paperback): $6.99
- #13: Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House #13) (Prebound): $18.25
- #14: Day of the Dragon King (Magic Tree House #14) (Prebound): $18.25
- #15: Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House (R) #15) (Paperback): $6.99
- #16: Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #16) (Paperback): $6.99
- #17: Sea Monsters (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #17) (Prebound): $18.25
- #18: Buffalo Before Breakfast (Magic Tree House (R) #18) (Paperback): $5.99
- #19: Tigers at Twilight (Magic Tree House (R) #19) (Paperback): $6.99
- #20: Ghosts: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #20) (Prebound): Title unavailable, please email for information.
- #21: Stallion by Starlight (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #21) (Paperback): $5.99
- #22: Rags and Riches: Kids in the Time of Charles Dickens: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #22) (Paperback): $6.99
- #23: Snakes and Other Reptiles: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #23) (Prebound): Title unavailable, please email for information.
- #24: Dog Heroes: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #46: Dogs in the Dead of Night (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #24) (Prebound): $18.25
- #25: Shadow of the Shark (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #25) (Paperback): $5.99
- #26: Balto of the Blue Dawn (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #26) (Hardcover): $13.99
- #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #27) (Hardcover): $13.99
- #28: Heroes for All Times: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #23: High Time for Heroes (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #28) (Paperback): $6.99
- #29: Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House #29) (Prebound): $17.25
- #30: Hurricane Heroes in Texas (Magic Tree House (R) #30) (Prebound): Title unavailable, please email for information.
- #31: Warriors in Winter (Magic Tree House (R) #31) (Hardcover): $13.99
- #32: Winter of the Ice Wizard (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #32) (Hardcover): $11.95
- #33: Carnival at Candlelight (Magic Tree House #33) (Prebound): $18.25
- #34: Season of the Sandstorms (Magic Tree House #34) (Prebound): $18.25
- #35: Dragons and Mythical Creatures: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #35) (Paperback): $6.99
- #36: Sunlight on the Snow Leopard (Magic Tree House (R) #36) (CD-Audio): $15.00
- #37: Rhinos at Recess (Magic Tree House (R) #37) (CD-Audio): $15.00
- #38: Wild West: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #38) (Paperback): $6.99
- #39: Windy Night with Wild Horses (Magic Tree House (R) #39) (Hardcover): $15.99
- #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (Magic Tree House #40) (Prebound): $18.25
- #41: Moonlight on the Magic Flute (Magic Tree House #41) (Prebound): $17.25
- #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (Magic Tree House #42) (Prebound): $17.25
- #43: Llamas and the Andes: A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llamas (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #43) (Library Binding): $12.99
- #44: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (Magic Tree House #44) (Prebound): Title unavailable, please email for information.
- #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras (Magic Tree House #45) (Prebound): $17.25
- #46: Dogs in the Dead of Night (Hardcover): $12.99
- #47: Abe Lincoln at Last! (Magic Tree House #47) (Prebound): $18.25
- #50: Hurry Up, Houdini! (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #50) (Hardcover): $12.99
- #51: High Time for Heroes (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #51) (Hardcover): $13.99
The #1 bestselling chapter book series is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked to the time of pirates with Jack and Annie!
Captured by pirates! When Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house, they arrive on a beautiful beach. It’s paradise! That is, until the pirates arrive. . .
The dreaded Cap’n Bones is looking for buried treasure. He thinks Jack and Annie know where it is. And he’s not letting them out of his sight until they find it!
Sail back in time and around the world with Jack and Annie in Magic Tree House® graphic novels! The vibrant and energetic art of Kelly and Nichole Matthews perfectly captures the adventure, mystery, and magic of the original #1 New York Times bestselling series.
For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color art that brings the magic to life!
MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce. For more information, visit the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!
JENNY LAIRD is an award-winning playwright and has been named as one of the Top 10 Playwrights in Chicago. She collaborates with Will Osborne and Randy Courts on a collection of theatre adaptations of Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Tree House series. Together they have created nearly a dozen musicals and plays, many of which are part of Music Theatre International's Broadway Junior and Kids Collections. The team is currently working on a Magic Tree House animated television series.
KELLY and NICHOLE MATTHEWS are twin sisters, and a comic art team, living just north of the Emerald City under the watchful eyes of their cats and dog. They get to do their dream job every day drawing comics for a living (when they're not playing video games). They've worked for Boom Studios!, Archaia, the Jim Henson Company, Hiveworks and now Random House! Follow them on Instagram @kickingsh0es and Twitter @kickingshoes
- Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels
- Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
- Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy
- Kobo eBook (September 26th, 2022): $7.99
- Hardcover (September 27th, 2022): $16.99
- Paperback (September 27th, 2022): $9.99
A key feature of the witch stake burning outfit was the inclusion of various symbols and marks of shame. Most commonly, these would be in the form of patches or ribbons embroidered with the signs associated with witchcraft, such as pentagrams or images of black cats. These symbols were added to the garments with the intention of further branding the accused as a practitioner of dark arts and ensuring their guilt in the eyes of the public. Lastly, the garments would often be designed to expose the accused's body, both as a means of further humiliation and to facilitate the burning process. It was believed that by exposing the skin to the flames, any magical protection the accused had would be rendered ineffective, allowing the purifying fire to consume their wickedness. The witch stake burning outfit stands as a stark reminder of the horrifying and unjust practices of the past. Its purpose was not only to facilitate the execution of innocent individuals but also to perpetuate fear, dehumanize the accused, and reinforce the authority and power of those behind the witch hunts. It serves as a chilling testament to the depths of cruelty humanity is capable of, and a reminder of the importance of justice, empathy, and understanding in our society..
Reviews for "Blackened Threads: The Grim History of Witch Stake Burning Outfits"
1. Sarah - 1 star - The "Witch stake burning outfit" was just plain offensive and insensitive. Wearing something that resembles the clothing of innocent women who were persecuted and killed during the witch trials is beyond disrespectful. It's not a joke or a trendy fashion statement, it's a dark part of history that should not be trivialized. I couldn't believe that anyone would even think to produce such a tasteless outfit.
2. Tom - 2 stars - I understand that Halloween is a time for dressing up, but the "Witch stake burning outfit" crossed a line for me. It's one thing to dress as a witch, but to specifically include the stake burning aspect is just too gruesome and disturbing. It promotes violence and hatred towards women, which is unacceptable. There are plenty of other creative and fun costume options that don't involve making light of a horrifying chapter in history.
3. Emily - 1 star - I was appalled when I saw the "Witch stake burning outfit" being sold. It's unbelievable that someone could be so ignorant and insensitive. Women were unjustly accused, tortured, and killed during the witch trials, and this outfit trivializes their suffering. It's not a joke, it's a tragic part of history that should be treated with respect. I would never support a company that thinks it's okay to profit from such a horrific event.
4. Michael - 2 stars - While I'm all for creative Halloween costumes, the "Witch stake burning outfit" was just too much for me. It's inappropriate to make light of the violence and persecution that women endured during the witch trials. Dressing up as a witch is one thing, but incorporating the imagery of a stake burning is distasteful and offensive. There are countless other costume options that are fun and enjoyable without being disrespectful to historical events.
5. Olivia - 1 star - I was deeply disturbed by the "Witch stake burning outfit" that I came across. It's absolutely appalling to make a costume out of such a brutal and horrific event in history. Women suffered and died during the witch trials, and it's not something to be trivialized for the sake of Halloween. I couldn't believe that anyone would think this was an appropriate costume idea. It's insensitive and disrespectful to the victims and their families.