History Smashers Salem Witch Trials, Kate Messner
History Smashers Salem Witch Trials, Kate Messner
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History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials

Author: Kate Messner

Narrator: Deanna Anthony

Unabridged: 2 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2024


Synopsis

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.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

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?

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.

What really happened? The truth is historians aren’t totally sure. But it is certain that religious beliefs, a changing world, and a few super nosy neighbors collided to spell disaster for one New England town. No joke!

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: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People, The Mayflower, and The Underground Railroad among others!

About The Author

KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Crystal on October 24, 2024

Review copy - digital copy via the library Like other History Smashers books, this is an excellent look into the past in bite sized, delicious pieces. Young people will enjoy learning through this book. There are original sources, but there are also brief and often humorous summaries or explanations.......more

Goodreads review by Pru on March 21, 2025

A toddler tantrum at the local library resulted in this book coming home, and I just had to read it. It would've been rude not to. While intended for a much younger audience, I still learnt bits and pieces. Most accusations came from hearsay, neighbourly disputes, and literally dreams, yet many peop......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on November 09, 2024

The TRUE story of the Salem Witch Trials - filled with religious prejudice, changing worlds and gender bias. The Salem Witch Trials begin in 1692, where Puritans in Salem Village began accusing women with strange behavior of working with the devil as witches. These accusations began with Minister Sa......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on January 25, 2025

Well written and easy to follow! Kids interested in this time period are going to devour this book. I loved how Messner includes actual quotes and then summarizes them for readers. What a perfect way to present the information and aid in kids deciphering that information. Included in the back is a l......more


Quotes

★ "A necessary addition for libraries serving tweens and teens, this is especially useful for reports and history curriculum." —School Library Journal, starred review