Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2621
Points per Word
0.000191
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
HorrorScapes
Description
This book provides an account of the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, in the seventeenth century.
Quick Summary
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, during the witch trials of 1692, this historical nonfiction account follows the community through the infamous panic that led to wrongful accusations and executions. The book explores themes of mass hysteria, religious extremism, and the breakdown of social trust within a Puritan colonial town. If your kid likes "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller but wants a version written for younger readers, they'll find this to be a great introduction to this dark chapter in American history. This book is ideal for 4th through 6th graders who are interested in American history and true stories about injustice.