An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 by Jim MurphyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another very interesting book about a page in history that I didn't learn about in school, the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, which took place in that city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. I didn't know that President Washington actually left the city, and our new government almost ceased operating, because of this deadly plague. Great pictures, easy to read text, and some really gruesome facts make this a good read for middle-schoolers. This non-fiction book is a perfect companion for the historical fiction novel "Fever, 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson.
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