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An American Plague review by SHC | LitPick Book Reviews
An American Plague review by SHC
An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 (Newbery Honor Book)
by Jim Murphy
Age Range - 12 and up
Genre - Historical Nonfiction
Five Star Award

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SHC
Age at time of review - 19
Reviewer's Location - Towson, Maryland, United States
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This book recounts the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793. 

Opinion: 

It is not a story, but a description of the devastation yellow fever caused that year. It tells of the heroes that helped fight the disease. I thought the book was great and told of the event in detail.

Rating:
5
Content Rating:

Content rating - nothing offensive
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