The Witches of Pendle by Rowena Akinyemi - summarize oxford readers level 1

In "The Witches of Pendle" by Rowena Akinyemi, the story revolves around twenty women imprisoned in Lancaster Castle in 1634. One of them, Jennet Device, longs for warmth and hope for her innocence to be proven after a young boy misleads the local community into believing many women are witches. Jennet recounts her childhood, emphasizing the poverty, desperation, and wrongful accusations that plagued her early life.
The text describes John Law's illness caused by Alizon's curse, leading to the questioning of Alizon and Old Demdike by Roger Nowell, a prominent judge in Lancashire. Nowell questions the family and places Alizon in prison, instigating struggles and confrontations at Malkin Tower. Jennet expresses her anger and desire for help from Mr. Nowell while narrating this part.
Jennet and her brother James seek refuge at Read Hall, where Roger Nowell provides them with food and protection. Jennet expresses her fear of her mother, who is planning to attack Lancaster Castle and bring Old Demdike and Alizon home. It is revealed that James is also a witch, and their mother admits to killing Mr. Robinson due to hatred, which stems from her own mistreatment and lack of acknowledgment by Jennet's biological father. Throughout the narrative, Jennet reveals both fear and hatred towards her mother, eventually realizing that Mr. Device was not her biological father, leading to intense resentment towards her mother.
The story then shifts to the trial of Jennet's mother and brother for witchcraft, during which Jennet testifies against them. This ultimately leads to their sentencing and execution. The narrative also delves into Jennet's conflicting feelings towards her family and their practices of witchcraft, as well as the impact of their trial and execution on her life, expressing deep sorrow and acceptance of her fate, as she continues to be haunted by the memories and legacy of her family and the stigma surrounding her name.