Witch Hunts: Fear, Lies, & the True History of Witch Hunts (History with a Side of Humor) by L. E. Danvers
In this engaging middle-grade nonfiction book, young readers explore the true history of witch hunts—from Europe to colonial America—and discover how ordinary people became convinced that magic was real and their neighbors were dangerous.
WITCH HUNTS blends history with humor while encouraging essential skills like questioning sources, thinking critically, and standing up for fairness. It also helps young readers connect the lessons of the past to modern life—because panic, rumors, and false accusations didn’t disappear with pointy hats.