Gemma and the Great Flu
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 23 min read

Gemma and the Great Flu

By Julie Gilbert, Dan Freitas (Illustrator)

Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series

A family battles the Spanish Flu while war rages abroad. Can they survive?

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48 pages· 2,045 words· Est. 23 min read
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In 1918 Philadelphia, Gemma Dorgan's world is torn apart. With her brothers at war, the Spanish Flu strikes, threatening her family. Her mother fights to shield them, while her father aids the sick. As Gemma longs for her friends, the question looms: can they all survive this deadly outbreak? Discover the gripping tale of resilience in 'Gemma and the Great Flu.'

From the publisher

With two brothers fighting in the Great War, Gemma Dorgan’s life is filled with worries. But when the Spanish Flu hits Philadelphia, the Dorgan family faces their own battle at home. Gemma’s mother is desperate to keep the family safe from influenza, but her father feels he must help provide care to the sick. Meanwhile, Gemma misses her friends terribly. Will Gemma and everyone she loves survive the great flu? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novel series, Gemma and the Great Flu brings a defining historical event to life.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
2,045
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
552619
Publication
Published
January 8, 2023
First published
July 31, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781669012979

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