Accused of witchcraft, a colonial girl records the struggle to clear her name in a diary; 240 years later, a girl harassed by Internet bullies, accepts the diary as a gift. Will reading about her ancestor’s crisis help Allie confront her bullies? Courage Found reveals how two girls from different centuries fight against intimidation and unjust accusations.

Mean posts cram Allie’s cell phone daily, becoming ever more painful to read. She sees no one to turn to for support. Her best friend moved before seventh grade began. Her Mom died three years ago. When Allie does accept help from new friends this leads to seeming betrayal and more vicious posts.

The diary is based on a true account of a witchcraft investigation in Salem, NY in 1777. Escaping into Mary’s world of hardship and survival, Allie realizes the trust Mary and her family hold for each other. They stand together.