"In the late 17th century, fear gripped the town of Salem in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Neighbor accused neighbor of witchcraft resulting in the Salem witch trials, which continue to fascinate and horrify people even today. This high-interest lens into colonial times will motivate readers to learn how such events could have happened and how 19 people could have been found guilty and put to death. The well-crafted text includes a timeline, sidebars expounding on important concepts, and historical images depicting colonial life"--.