"The Salem Witch Trials" by Jennifer Lombardo delves into the infamous events of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, where a series of hearings and prosecutions led to the execution of twenty people accused of witchcraft. This gripping account explores the social, political, and religious tensions that fueled the hysteria, revealing how fear and superstition spiraled out of control. Readers will gain insight into the lives of the accused, the roles of key figures, and the long-lasting impact of the trials on American history and culture. Lombardo's narrative serves as a reminder of the dangers of mass paranoia and injustice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Turning Points .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 104 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Cavendish Square Publishing .