The Salem witchcraft trials in American history

David K. Fremon

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The Salem witchcraft trials in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David K. Fremon

In American History

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, loss & grief, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
20,028 words
2h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0766011259
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
20,028
Read-Aloud
~2h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

TrialsMassachusettsSalemColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775