Books About Salem Witch Trials

The Best Salem Witch Trials Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about salem witch trials? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
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Our 3 Favorite Books About Salem Witch Trials

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

What Were the Salem Witch Trials?

By Joan Holub, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

A group of young girls in a Puritan village in Massachusetts begin exhibiting strange behaviors, leading to accusations of witchcraft and a wave of hysteria that engulfs the community.

112 pages· 8,420 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,272 ratings
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Summary: In 1692 Salem, two girls' mysterious fits spark a witchcraft panic. As fear grips the town, accusations fly, leading to trials and executions. Can reason prevail, or will hysteria consume all? Discover the chilling events that turned neighbor against neighbor in this dark chapter of history.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Salem Witch Trials

Unravel the real story behind the Salem Witch Trials—where myths and truths collide.

224 pages· 15,870 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 420 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the chaos of 1692 Salem, where paranoia and superstition led to accusations of witchcraft. Discover the surprising truths behind the infamous trials, where no one was burned at the stake, yet disaster struck. What really happened when religious fervor and nosy neighbors clashed? Explore the mysteries and misconceptions of history in this eye-opening journey through the past.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba

Experience the Salem witch trials through Tituba's eyes, facing accusation and hysteria.

64 pages· 4,426 words· Est. 50 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Summary: Step into the chilling world of the 1692 Salem witch trials with Tituba, an enslaved woman accused of witchcraft. As fear and suspicion grip the town, Tituba must navigate a web of accusations and survival. Will she find a way to escape the hysteria, or will she be consumed by it? This graphic novel vividly brings to life a haunting chapter of history, where the line between truth and fear blurs. Dive into a tale of speculation and mass hysteria, where every page reveals the perilous stakes of a society on the brink.
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