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The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.
The deadliest disease in the history of the world... Elsie dreams of becoming a brave warrior like her father, who is an archer fighting in England's war against France. But life isn't fair in 1348 Europe. Peasant girls like Elsie can't be archers or knights or anything exciting.
Then one day in the forest, Elsie and her best friend, Humphrey, discover a chest filled with stolen treasures -- and a dangerous secret. At last Elsie has a chance to prove that she's as brave as any knight.
Little does she know that a deadly illness -- the Black Death -- has begun its attack on England. It's already killed millions around the world.
And now it's come for Elsie.
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief. Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
Gr 3-5--A small English village faces death and disease in Tarshis's 24th historical page-turner in the popular series. Eleven-year-old Elsie and her best friend, Humphrey, are hunting in the forest outside their small village when they encounter a group of outlaws conspiring with a corrupt sheriff. The two friends share the news with Jonah, a family friend who has just returned from traveling. While helping Jonah with the fabric he has brought back to sell, Elsie gets several flea bites and narrowly avoids a rat hiding in his wagon. Shortly afterward, as rumors circulate about a deadly new disease racing through Europe, Jonah falls ill and dies, Elsie and Humphrey narrowly escape the sheriff, and Elsie herself gets terribly sick. Tarshis is a master of bringing in just enough details of the horrific, frightening, and true events of history to keep kids hooked. She has skillfully constructed a story of the plague, while also providing a glimpse into everyday life in a medieval village. Background information on the plague and Tarshis's research process is appended. VERDICT Recommended for purchase in all collections, especially where the rest of the series is popular.
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Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com. La serie I Survived, éxito de ventas del New York Times de Lauren Tarshis, cuenta historias de jóvenes y su resiliencia y fortaleza en medio de desastres inimaginables y tiempos de agitación. Lauren ha aportado su calidez característica y su investigación exhaustiva a temas como la batalla del Día D, la Revolución Americana, el huracán Katrina, el bombardeo de Pearl Harbor y otros eventos mundiales. Vive en Connecticut con su familia y se la puede encontrar en línea en laurentarshis.com.
