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Chapter Book · Ages 11–13 · 2003
An American Plague
By Jim Murphy
A deadly epidemic halts a city, sparking fear and chaos.
Newbery Honor (2004)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2004)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2003)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2004)Orbis Pictus Award (2004)
165 pages· 30,515 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: In 1793, Philadelphia faces a deadly yellow fever epidemic, forcing thousands to flee and paralyzing the government. Amidst the chaos, free Blacks heroically nurse the sick, only to face condemnation. As the city grapples with fear and death, political and social tensions rise, leading to a constitutional crisis. Discover the untold stories and the desperate fight against an invisible enemy in this gripping historical account.
