Witchcraft in America
Peggy Saari
Witchcraft in America
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peggy Saari
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a time when people believed witches walked among them? Imagine stepping back to the earliest American colonies, where fear and mystery surrounded those accused of witchcraft. What secrets will you uncover about the past’s most misunderstood magic?
Quick Assessment
This book offers a historical exploration of witchcraft in America, tracing its evolution from colonial times to the early twenty-first century. Written for middle-grade readers, it provides age-appropriate insights into cultural beliefs and social fears surrounding witchcraft, with no graphic content. It is suitable for children ages 9-12 who are curious about history and folklore.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780787648350
- Pages
- 235
- Publisher
- UXL
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction