| The Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History Contributor(s): Yolen, Jane (Author), Stemple, Heidi E. y. (Author), Roth, Roger (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689846207 ISBN-13: 9780689846205 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2004 Annotation: In the fourth book of their Unsolved Mystery from History series, the mother-and-daughter duo tackle Puritan New England's biggest mystery: the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - General - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 97024613 |
| Series: Unsolved Mystery from History |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 9.44" W x 10.84" (0.99 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 82194 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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! |
Contributor Bio(s): Yolen, Jane: - Jane Yolen is an award-winning author who has written more than 380 books for children, including the bestseller How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? and the 1988 Caldecott Medal winner Owl Moon. She is known for her beautiful poetry, picture books, fairy tales, novels, and nonfiction, and has even been called "the Hans Christian Andersen of America" (Newsweek). She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. Visit her at JaneYolen.com.Roth, Roger: - Roger Roth, Sr., has partnered with Dr. Hanby in his ministry and writing for many years. Together they oversee Mark Hanby Ministries/Fathers Heart Ministries, an internationally recognized teaching and resource center.Stemple, Heidi E. Y.: - Heidi Elizabet Yolen Stemple is Jane Yolen's daughter and sometime writing partner. Together they wrote the Unsolved Mysteries from History series. Heidi lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. |