"Witchcraft Trials: Fear, Betrayal, and Death in Salem" by Deborah Kent delves into the harrowing events of the Salem witch trials of 1692. It explores how fear, superstition, and societal pressures led to a series of accusations and brutal trials that resulted in the execution of many innocent people. Against a backdrop of religious fervor and community tensions, the narrative unfolds personal stories of those involved, highlighting themes of betrayal, hysteria, and the impact of mass paranoia. Kent’s work aims to illuminate the dark history of this tragic episode, encouraging reflection on the consequences of fear and injustice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Americas Living History .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Enslow Publishers .

Deborah Kent's first young adult novel, Belonging, was published in 1978 by Dial. Since then, she has written 18 young adult novels and over 50 children's non-fiction titles, mainly on topics of American history. Educated at Oberlin College and Smith College, Deborah was a social worker for several years before moving to Mexico and becoming a writer. Today she lives in Chicago with her daughter and husband, the children's author R. Conrad Stein.