Book Series · 2 Books

Did You Hear What Happened? Books

In order from Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? to Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?.

The Did You Hear What Happened? series is a set of 2 chapter books by Katie Kennedy, published between 2025 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?
Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?
Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?
Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?
Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?

By Katie Kennedy, Nick Thornborrow (Illustrator)

In 1692 Salem, hysteria grips a village as accusations of witchcraft spiral out of control.

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Summary: In 1692 Salem, chaos reigns as young girls fall victim to mysterious fits, sparking a witch hunt that targets the vulnerable. Amidst the frenzy, a sharp-witted observer recounts the unraveling of a community gripped by fear and suspicion. As accusations fly and lives are destroyed, the question remains: who are the real witches? This gripping narrative offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most infamous true-crime stories, revealing the dark undercurrents of a society in turmoil.
The complete set

Did You Hear What Happened? Series

2 books · Published 2025–2026

Series
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$1697

Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

In 1692 Salem, hysteria grips a village as accusations of witchcraft spiral out of control.

Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Witness the clash of ideals and armies at the Alamo, where independence and destiny collide.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Did You Hear What Happened? series?

There are 2 books in the Did You Hear What Happened? series. It began with Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? in 2025, and the newest book, Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Did You Hear What Happened? books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Did You Hear What Happened? to life.

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Katie Kennedy

Author
02

Nick Thornborrow

Illustrator

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