History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials -- Kate Messner

<b>Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Salem Witch Trials in the hit History Smashers nonfiction series. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.</b> <p/>In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women in Salem, Massachusetts were executed--burned at the stake. RIGHT? <p/>WRONG! There was some serious witch worry, but no one in the United States was put on a pyre (though the truth isn't much better). And women weren't the only ones caught in crossfire...maybe don't read this one aloud to your dog. <p/>What <i>really</i> happened? The truth is historians aren't totally sure. But it is certain that religious beliefs, a changing world, and a few <i>super</i> nosy neighbors collided to spell disaster for one New England town. No joke! <p/>From award-winning author Kate Messner comes the acclaimed nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. And bust more puzzles of the past in History Smashers: <i>Christopher Columbus and the Taino People, The Mayflower, </i>and <i>The Underground Railroad</i> among others!<br><br><b>Author:</b> Kate Messner<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 08/13/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.25lbs<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593705278<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br>