Priscilla Foster

Dorothy Hoobler

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Priscilla Foster

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of a Salem Girl

by Dorothy Hoobler

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Priscilla Foster was a girl whose words changed history. She helped accuse many women of witchcraft in Salem, but what she didn’t know would change everything. Discover why her story still matters today.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel explores the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Priscilla Foster, a young girl who played a key role in the accusations. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces readers to colonial history and the consequences of fear and false accusations. Parents should be aware of themes involving witchcraft and historical persecution.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
ISBN
0382396405
Pages
123
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TrialsMassachusettsSalemWitchcraftColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775

Places

Salem (Mass.)SalemMassachusetts