It Happened in Salem

Written by Jonah Winter · Illustrated by Brad Holland

Suspicion turns townspeople into accusers. Can history's lessons prevent a modern witch hunt?

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32 pages· 896 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~630L

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Bookroo's summary

In a town gripped by fear, suspicion transforms victims into accusers, echoing the infamous Salem witch trials. As paranoia spreads, the line between guilt and innocence blurs. Could this happen today? The stakes are high, and the responsibility to prevent history from repeating itself lies with us all. Dive into a chilling exploration of bias and blame, and question if we can truly learn from the past.

From the publisher

“It could happen anywhere, at any time.” The chillingly familiar history of the infamous Salem witch trials is here brought into modern context, showing how bias and blame have worked in tandem throughout history, to disastrous effect. As the townspeople become increasingly fueled by suspicion, the accused become the accusers, naming names to save themselves. Could something like this still occur today? Of course. But it’s up to all of us to stop it.

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