The Salem Witch Trials (Graphic History)

by Michael J Martin

Other authorsBrian Bascle (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2005

Status

Available

Call number

133.4

Collection

Publication

Capstone Press (2005), 32 pages

Description

Tells the story of the 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Written in graphic-novel format.

User reviews

LibraryThing member lauren.anderson
Summary-People say that the are sick/or have evil spirits and that they believe in witches. They have to be killed in many different ways.

Personal reaction-I liked the book but honestly i think it is too much for elementary kids because if i was their age i think it would give me nightmares!! I
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would say this book would be only for Middle school and up

Classroom Extension-Talk about the history of the Salem Witch craft more. Maybe celebrate Halloween?
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 6.64 inches

ISBN

0736852468 / 9780736852463

Local notes

1) Does not include story of Giles Corey; just mentioned in death statistics.
2) Portrays Tituba as African rather than "from Barbados", which could be African or Native American. She was married to a Native American named "John Indian".
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