"The Salem Witch Trials" by Dennis Brindell Fraden provides a detailed account of the infamous events that unfolded in Salem, Massachusetts, in the late 17th century. The book explores the social, cultural, and political climate of the time, illustrating how fear and hysteria led to the persecution of innocent people accused of witchcraft. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Fraden brings to life the gripping testimonies and the moral dilemmas faced by the community. The narrative captures the tragic consequences of mass paranoia, ultimately serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of scapegoating and the loss of reason in times of crisis. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Turning Points in Us History .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Cavendish Square Publishing .

Dennis and Judy Fradin have published over 150 books for children, nearly all of them nonfiction. They are the recipients of many awards, most recently the 2004 SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book Award for The Power of One: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine . In 2005 they published 5, 000 Miles to Freedom with The National Geographic Society. It was named a ALA Best Book for Young Adults among many other honors.