Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Witchcraft on TrialFrom the Salem Witch Hunts to The CrucibleSeries: Famous Court Cases That Became MoviesBy Maurene J. Hinds DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews In 1692, in Salem, Massachusetts, a group of girls accused several people of the town of being witches. A series of trials ensued, leading to guilty verdicts and the execution of twenty villagers. The events have fascinated people for three centuries, leading to debate, speculation, and historical investigation. In THE CRUCIBLE, famed playwright Arthur Miller wrote about that time, using the events in Salem to reflect the symbolic witch hunts of 1950s America. WITCHCRAFT ON TRIAL compares the historical events with the movie made from the play to help readers understand what happened and why.Publication Date: 01/01/2009Copyright: 2009Pages: 104Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2008044550Dewey: 133.4FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3055-8$34.93$26.20 "The author has written a very readable book on a historical event and its modern day parallels."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2009". . . this title explores the historical accuracy of the events portrayed on film, and the impact of the trial on the modern judicial system, in a manner that makes the book unique and well suited to the needs of young researchers."Delaware County Library System, May 21, 2010"Books about notable court cases are nothing new, but the inclusion of movies inspired by them is an alluring twist. These authors explain complex issues in an easy-to-follow manner . . . Sources are well-documented, making this series a promising staple for reports."School Library Journal, April 2009See all reviews Loading… Other books in Famous Court Cases That Became Movies 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews". . . this visually appealing book is thorough without feeling tedious and would be a useful supplement for students studying The Crucible."Children's Literature"Books about notable court cases are nothing new, but the inclusion of movies inspired by them is an alluring twist. These authors explain complex issues in an easy-to-follow manner . . . Sources are well-documented, making this series a promising staple for reports."School Library Journal, April 2009". . . this title explores the historical accuracy of the events portrayed on film, and the impact of the trial on the modern judicial system, in a manner that makes the book unique and well suited to the needs of young researchers."Delaware County Library System, May 21, 2010"The author has written a very readable book on a historical event and its modern day parallels."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2009 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3055-8 List Price: $34.93 Discount Price: $26.20 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble