Schanzer, Rosalyn.

Witches! : the absolutely true tale of disaster in Salem / Rosalyn Schanzer. - Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011. - 144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.

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.



Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award/Honors, 2012

1426308698

2011012989


Witchcraft--History.--Salem (Mass.)
Puritans--History.--Salem (Mass.)


Salem (Mass.)--Church history.

BF1576 / .S33 2011

133.4/3/097445