American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Contributor(s): Murphy, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0395776082 ISBN-13: 9780395776087 Publisher: Clarion Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2003 Annotation: In a powerful narrative, Murphy describes the illness that took its toll on the residents of Philadelphia in 1793, relating the epidemic to the major social and political events of the day and to 18th-century medical beliefs and practices. Illustrated with archival prints. Bibliography. Map. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries |
Dewey: 614.541 |
LCCN: 2002151355 |
Age Level: 10-12 |
Grade Level: 5-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1130(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 7.28" W x 9.76" L (1.47 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
Features: Annotated, Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Awards: Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Middle Grades, 2007 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, Winner, Children's Book, 2004 James Madison Book, Winner, Children/Young Adult, 2004 Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Young Adult, 2005 Orbis Pictus Award, Winner, Children's Nonfiction, 2004 Newbery Medal, Honor Book, Children's, 2004 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, Winner, Nonfiction, 2004 National Book Awards, Finalist, Young People's Lit., 2003 |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/10/2003 pg. 73 Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2003 pg. 538 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2003 pg. 413 School Library Journal 06/01/2003 pg. 166 Booklist 06/01/2003 pg. 1757 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 436 - Superior,Well Above Average Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2003 pg. 1404 Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2003 pg. 428 Booklist 12/01/2003 pg. 678 SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2003 pg. 48 New York Times 01/18/2004 pg. 19 ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/15/2004 pg. 1280 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2004 pg. 1287 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 436 - Superior,Well Above Average School Library Journal 10/01/2004 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 69054 Reading Level: 9.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Powerful and riveting, this Newbery Honor-winning narrative describes the illness known as yellow fever, the toll it took on the nation's capital--and the eventual triumph over the disease. National Book Award Finalist and Winner of the Sibert Medal. Philadelphia, 1793: the capital of the United States and the largest city in North America is devastated by an apparently incurable disease, cause unknown . . . Drawing on first-hand accounts, critically acclaimed author Jim Murphy spotlights the heroic role of Philadelphia's free Black citizens in combating yellow fever, the efforts and intrigues of doctors and politicians--among them George Washington--and the search for the fever's causes and cure, not found for more than a century afterward. Thoroughly researched, unflinching in its discussion of medical details, and generously illustrated with archival prints and photographs, this award-winning account offers a glimpse into life in the United States in the years immediately following our nation's birth while drawing timely parallels to modern-day epidemics. Bibliography, map, index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Murphy, Jim: - Jim Murphy's nonfiction books have received numerous awards, among them two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, three Orbis Pictus awards, the Margaret A. Edwards award, the James Madison Book Award, and a National Book Award nomination. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jim lives in Maplewood, NJ, with his family. jimmurphybooks.com. |
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