An account of the seventeenth century witch scare in Salem, Massachusetts. The book discusses the whole story, from the first accusations to the release of the last prisoners from jail, with particular emphasis on the trials themselves and the individual people who were accused of witchcraft. (20020401)
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Grade 4-6-Four short chapters discuss the girls who made the first accusations that started the witch-hunt, other accusations that followed, the trials, and what happened after the scare was over. The numerous color photographs are stills from the 1996 movie The Crucible; students might recognize the actors, although they are not named. Zachary Kent's The Story of the Salem Witch Trials (Children's, 1986; o.p.) is similar in length, provides helpful background information on life in Puritan New England, and is more engaging. However, this newer title will be useful for libraries that need more volumes on this popular topic.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Good illustraive material accompanies a clearly written text."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20021101)
"These two titles from the History of the World series offer basic introductory information suitable for middle-school report writers. Both titles make use of relatively large print, short chapters with section headings, and frequent, crisp, mostly color illustrations. These make acceptable choices for larger collections or where demand for these topics is high."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist )
"...will be useful for libraries that need more volumes on this popular topic."
-- School Library Journal (November 2002) (School Library Journal )
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20021101)
"These two titles from the History of the World series offer basic introductory information suitable for middle-school report writers. Both titles make use of relatively large print, short chapters with section headings, and frequent, crisp, mostly color illustrations. These make acceptable choices for larger collections or where demand for these topics is high."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist )
"...will be useful for libraries that need more volumes on this popular topic."
-- School Library Journal (November 2002) (School Library Journal )
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