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Witches! : the absolutely true tale of disaster in Salem / Rosalyn Schanzer.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011.Description: 144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cmISBN:
  • 1426308698
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 133.4/3/097445 23
LOC classification:
  • BF1576 .S33 2011
Contents:
Wherein the stage is set -- A dire diagnosis -- Let the grilling begin -- Witch hunt! -- A torrent of evil -- The king of hell -- Oyer & terminer -- The end is near -- The end is here -- What happened next.
Awards:
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award/Honors, 2012
Summary: An illustrated history of the witch hunts that took place in colonial-era Salem, Massachusetts, featuring primary source accounts, and describing the victims, accused witches, corrupt officials, and impact of the events on society.
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Hardcover Beverly Middle School 133.4 SCH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 703967

Includes bibliographical references (p. 132-141) and index.

Wherein the stage is set -- A dire diagnosis -- Let the grilling begin -- Witch hunt! -- A torrent of evil -- The king of hell -- Oyer & terminer -- The end is near -- The end is here -- What happened next.

Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012

School Library Journal starred, December 2011

Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2012

Booklist, November 2011

Horn Book, April 2012

Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2011

Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2011

An illustrated history of the witch hunts that took place in colonial-era Salem, Massachusetts, featuring primary source accounts, and describing the victims, accused witches, corrupt officials, and impact of the events on society.

7.8.

5-8 Follett Library Resources.

Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.8 4.0 146048 NBEV.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award/Honors, 2012