The Salem Witch Trials
An Unsolved Mystery from History
By Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple
Illustrated by Roger Roth
Part of An Unsolved Mystery from History
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About The Book
In this spooky book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, tragedy strikes Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 as the community is torn apart by accusations of witchcraft.
When a group of girls came down with a horrible, mysterious bout of illness, they pointed the finger at people in their community they claimed were witches. Soon, the whole town was convinced they were in danger from supernatural forces. Today, we have details about the accusations, trials, and those who lost their lives, but the question remains: What caused the mass hysteria?
Become a detective, study the clues, and see if you can help solve this chilling mystery from history!
When a group of girls came down with a horrible, mysterious bout of illness, they pointed the finger at people in their community they claimed were witches. Soon, the whole town was convinced they were in danger from supernatural forces. Today, we have details about the accusations, trials, and those who lost their lives, but the question remains: What caused the mass hysteria?
Become a detective, study the clues, and see if you can help solve this chilling mystery from history!
About The Illustrator
Roger Roth
Roger Roth has been an illustrator since graduating with a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1980. Roger’s work appears regularly in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and other publications. His work is also used by advertising companies for national and international campaigns. Roger has illustrated more than fifteen children’s books (two of which he also wrote). He also serves as senior lecturer at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and is a frequent presenter at area schools.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 25, 2021)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665912983
- Ages: 6 - 10
Awards and Honors
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Intermediate Title
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- Author Photo (jpg): Jane Yolen Photograph by Jason Stemple(0.1 MB)
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- Author Photo (jpg): Heidi E. Y. Stemple Photograph by Heidi E. Y. Stemple(0.1 MB)
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