I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (i Survived #24) by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (i Survived #24)

Lauren Tarshis

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · October 15, 2024

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Who it’s for
A girl’s fight for hope brings the terror of the Black Death close to home.
Themes
Survival amid plague, Courage and bravery, Hope amid grief
Pacing
Fast

About this book

The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable proportions, 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.

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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.

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A girl’s fight for hope brings the terror of the Black Death close to home.

Come here for

  • A child’s perspective on a world-changing pandemic
  • A blend of danger, grief, and hope

Expect

  • A tense historical survival story
  • Back matter with facts and photos about the Black Death

Where it sits

Medieval Tales80%
Survival Stories64%
Illness & Injury63%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Survival Stories
  • Illness & Injury
  • Medieval Tales
Authors
Lauren Tarshis
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
October 15, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Survival amid plague · Courage and bravery · Hope amid grief
Reading lane
Survival Stories

Book 24 in the i Survived series.