The Salem witchcraft trials in American history
by David K. Fremon
In American History
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
During a tense time in colonial Massachusetts, fear and suspicion sparked a wave of witchcraft accusations that changed the town of Salem forever. Twenty people lost their lives, and many more were imprisoned as the community grappled with panic and uncertainty. This story uncovers the events and people behind the infamous trials, exploring the reasons why such fear took hold.
Representation & Themes
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Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Details
- ISBN
- 0766011259
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 20,028