Daisy and the Deadly Flu

Written by Julie Gilbert · Illustrated by Matt Forsyth

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up during a global pandemic and war, struggling to maintain her relationships and sense of self amidst the chaos and loss that surrounds her.

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112 pages· 12,041 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1918 Minnesota, fourteen-year-old Daisy faces a world unraveling. Her father's newspaper is silenced, her sister's fiancé is at war, and the Spanish Flu looms. As the pandemic threatens her small town, Daisy must navigate fear and uncertainty to shield her family. Can she keep them safe when survival is uncertain? This gripping tale of resilience and hope unfolds during one of history's darkest times.

From the publisher

In 1918, fourteen-year-old Daisy’s family has fallen on hard times. Her sister Elsie’s fiance was recently deployed to fight in World War I, and her father’s newspaper was forced to shut down for criticizing the U.S. entrance into the war. When the Spanish Flu arrives in her small town in Minnesota, Daisy tries to shield her loved ones from the devastating illness. As the influenza pandemic sweeps through the nation, can Daisy protect those closest to home? Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story takes readers to one of history’s most important moments.

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