This book is a multi-award winner for a reason. It is fascinating! I'll admit, when I first saw the book, I thought it looked boring and was not drawn to it at all. However, once I opened it and saw its engaging format, I decided to give it a try. It is written in dramatic narrative, which means it reads like a story. It is also about a real event in our history, the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. I found the factual basis of the story to be so interesting and enjoyed how it gave a glimpse into what life and medicine were like in that time. Another outstanding feature of this book is that it includes prints of actual documents from that time as primary sources. That adds so much to the experience of reading this excellent book. I'd recommend it to anyone- don't hesitate to give it a try!
This book is a Newbery Medal winner, and for good reason. It is another book that I was unable to put down once I started reading it. Annemarie is the main character, and she has a best friend, Ellen, that is moving in and pretending to be part of Annemarie's family in order to keep her safe. This is because Ellen is Jewish and the Nazis are coming in and removing all of the Jewish people. Annemarie ends up having to go on a very risky and dangerous mission in order to save Ellen's life. It is a fast read, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a powerful reminder of the horrible things people went through during the Holocaust.
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