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An American Plague The True and Terrifying Story
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Rating: 4.67/5 from 6 reviews SuperbFinally, a great nonfiction book written for children. It keeps ones interest all the way through, and is a great companion with "Fever 1793." An Intense and interesting readJim Murphy amazes, educates and horrifies with his wonderful Siebert Award winning and Newberry Honor Book, AN AMERICAN PLAGUE. Murphy deftly describes the political, social, medical and economic conditions that allowed the yellow fever epidemic to devastate Philadelphia in the 1790s in a way that is truly terrifying but nonetheless intriguing. I couldn't put it down. Shining example of nonfiction for young peopleJim Murphy's award winning book is a wonderful example of literary nonfiction for young people that's every bit as compelling and well-researched as that for adults. Other recent noteworthy books are Candace Fleming's innovative Ben Franklin's Almanac, Russell Freedman's In Defense of Liberty, and Deborah Hopkinson's fascinating book on immigrants in New York City, SHUTTING OUT THE SKY. | ||||||||||||||||||||
