The Black Death
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 10–14 · 2014 · Est. 30 min read-aloud

The Black Death

By Gary Jeffrey, Alessandro Poluzzi (Illustrator)

Part of the Graphic Medieval History series

Survive the Black Death's chaos in medieval Europe through three gripping tales.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
48 pages· 2,914 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Journey to medieval Europe as the Black Death ravages Florence in 1348. Witness a city in turmoil, desperate flagellants seeking divine mercy, and a fruit seller turned doctor amidst the chaos. Will faith and courage prevail against the relentless plague? Discover the human spirit's resilience in these vivid graphic tales.

From the publisher

Three gruesome stories from the first plague that swept medieval Europe are told in graphic novel format: An eyewitness describes how the city of Florence was devastated in 1348 as plague reaches Europe; In 1349, a group called flagellants travel around whipping themselves in public to show God they are sorry for their sins and to beg him to end the plague; A fruit seller takes on the job of doctor since regular doctors have either fled the Black Death or died.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Words
2,914
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN840L
Themes & topics
Books about pandemicsBooks about medieval historyBooks about the black deathBooks about societal collapseBooks about public health
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~T
Scholastic level
V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
166530
Publication
Published
February 28, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780778704003

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