num_pages: 32
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 What caused the mass hysteria?Become a detective, study the clues, and see if you can help solve this chilling mystery from history!
language: English
title: The Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History
titlecomplete: The Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History
genres: Historical, Childrens, Witches, Picture Books, Mystery, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 154
series: Unsolved Mysteries from History
publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers