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Book Synopsis: Tackling the same twisted subject as Stacy Schiff's much-lauded book The Witches: Salem, 1692, this Sibert Honor book for young readers features unique scratchboard illustrations, chilling primary source material, and powerful narrative to tell the true tale. In the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two girls began to twitch, mumble, and contort their bodies into strange shapes. The doctor tried every remedy, but nothing cured the young Puritans. He grimly announced the dire diagnosis: the girls were bewitched! And then the accusations began.
The riveting, true story of the victims, accused witches, crooked officials, and mass hysteria that turned a mysterious illness affecting two children into a witch hunt that took over a dozen people’s lives and ruined hundreds more unfolds in chilling, novelistic detail—complete with stylized black-white-and-red scratchboard illustrations of young girls having wild fits in the courtroom, witches flying overhead, and the Devil and his servants terrorizing the Puritans—in this young adult book by award-winning author and illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer.
Taught in middle and high schools around the U.S., the 17th-century saga remains hauntingly resonant as people struggle even today with the urgent need to find someone to blame for their misfortunes. Witches! has been honored with many prestigious awards, including: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Book 2012, Notable Children’s Books—ALSC, NCSS—Notable Social Studies Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2012, School Library Journal Best Books of 2011, SLJ’s 100 Magnificent Children’s Books of 2011, and Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2011.
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Are you ready to dive into a chilling, true tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than "Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem." This Sibert Honor book for young readers takes you back to the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, where two girls were overcome by a mysterious illness. With unique scratchboard illustrations and powerful narrative, this book brings to life the gripping story of accused witches, crooked officials, and mass hysteria that took over the lives of over a dozen people. Experience the terror of witches flying overhead and the Devil himself terrorizing the Puritans with vivid, stylized black-white-and-red illustrations. Get your copy of this award-winning book today and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Salem witch trials.
Discover the 17th-century saga that continues to captivate readers of all ages. "Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem" has been widely recognized and honored with prestigious awards, including the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, Best Books of 2011 by School Library Journal, and many more. Its hauntingly resonant story remains relevant even today, as people still grapple with the need to find someone to blame for their misfortunes. Experience the gripping tragedy that unfolded in Salem Village and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history.
Teachers across the nation have embraced "Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem" as an essential resource for middle and high school students. Its compelling narrative, coupled with chilling primary source material, makes it an ideal educational tool. The scratchboard illustrations bring the courtroom scenes to life, depicting young girls having wild fits and the accused witches facing their accusers. Join the countless students who have embarked on this captivating journey and explore the complexities of the Salem witch trials in a unique and engaging way.
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