Cover of The Salem witch trials

The Salem witch trials

by Edward F. Dolan

Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish)

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

Step back in time to 17th century Massachusetts where suspicion and fear spark a series of dramatic trials accusing neighbors of witchcraft. Discover how these events unfold and the impact they have on the community during this intense chapter of history. This story brings to life the challenges and tensions of a town gripped by uncertainty and accusation.

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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Animal Abuse Fear & Anxiety Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0761413022
Pages
48
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,859

Genres

History

Subjects

Trials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literatureWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literatureTrials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- SalemWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History