The Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History

In this spooky book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, tragedy strikes Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 as the community is torn apart by accusations of witchcraft.

When a group of girls came down with a horrible, mysterious bout of illness, they pointed the finger at people in their community they claimed were witches. Soon, the whole town was convinced they were in danger from supernatural forces. Today, we have details about the accusations, trials, and those who lost their lives, but the question remains: What caused the mass hysteria?

Become a detective, study the clues, and see if you can help solve this chilling mystery from history!

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/01/2004
ISBN: 9780689846205
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 10.84h x 9.44w x 0.43d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2004 pg. 815
Booklist 09/01/2004 pg. 118
School Library Journal 11/01/2004 pg. 174
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 175 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 39

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 82194 / Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History
Reading Level: 5.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5