Books About The Plague

The Best The Plague Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about the plague? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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What Was the Plague?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

What Was the Plague?

By Roberta Edwards, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

The plague pandemic that started in 1345 killed a greater percentage of people than any other natural event in history, wiping out an estimated 25 million people in Western Europe.

112 pages· 7,952 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 462 ratings
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Summary: Journey back to the fourteenth century as Roberta Edwards unravels the mystery of the Black Death, a pandemic that devastated continents and claimed 50 million lives. Discover how this catastrophic event began, the societal upheaval it caused, and its lasting effects on the world. With vivid illustrations and engaging insights, explore the grim reality of a time when survival was uncertain and the future was forever altered. What lessons does this dark chapter hold for us today?
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