The Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria and Many Lives Lost -- Michael Burgan, Paperback

Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most notorious moments in American history - the Salem Witch Trials. In the spring of 1692, girls in Salem, Massachusetts, accused several local women of witchcraft. The events that followed were marked by mass hysteria and religious extremism and ultimately led to trials, convictions, executions, and many more accusals. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Author: Michael Burgan
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2019
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.30h x 5.10w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781543542011
Age Range: 8-14

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 500268 / Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria and Many Lives Lost (Tangled History)


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory