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This book sifts through the facts, myths, half-truths, misinterpretations, and theories around the Salem witch trials.
Quick Summary
This book transforms the Salem witch trials into a gripping real-life mystery, pulling readers into 1692 Salem where ordinary people suddenly accused each other of witchcraft and neighbors turned into judges, juries, and executioners. Kids will love digging into the bizarre evidence, the strange "afflicted" girls who screamed and had fits, the contradictory testimonies, and the shocking truth about what really happened when the townspeople stopped believing in reason. If your kid devours mysteries like the "Escape This Book!" series or enjoys uncovering history's darkest secrets, this book will keep them turning pages well past bedtime. Perfect for curious readers ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who think they hate history until they meet a story this wild.