An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.(Nonfiction Award Winner)(Book Review): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

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Title: An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.(Nonfiction Award Winner)(Book Review)
Author: Jim Murphy
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: 81 Issue: 1 Page: 25(5)

Article Type: Book Review

Distributed by Thomson Gale

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-12-05 rating:
8th grade homeschool review
I had to read this book in 8th grade and I think that this book is very informative about a tragic event that occurred many times through 1702-1821. This book describes everything that happened with Yellow fever including all sorts of organizations who tried to stop it and doctors who try to find cures. One doctor named Rush finds a cure, but it has major side effects that sometimes kill themselves. If you are learning about the colonel times I would definitely recommend this book.

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review by: birdwoman date: 2007-06-21 rating:
A non-fiction book that reads like good fiction
This is the story of the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 that decimated Philadelphia. Most folks don't know much about this plague; I didn't til I had to research it for a class I'm taking (for a class I would teach).

This book, written for young adults, is captivating. The illustrations are relevant and extremely interesting; the text flows and is full of foreshadowing and detail that are the hallmarks of good writing. It's short enough to finish in a timely manner, and has all sorts of "excerpt" quality passages that one could read to students.

Although it would be best placed as a resource book in a classroom, I found it entirely readable as a book on its own. Though I got it for a class, it will stay on my shelf as a favorite. That's a rare accomplishment for non-fiction, in my world!

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review by: avid history reader date: 2007-03-17 rating:
An American Plague - One Review
I found this book to be very informative. Although aimed at grades 6-10, it would be a great read for any age. There is much about epidemics and medical practices that is not included in the typical history of our country, but they are important to the complete historical picture. Mr. Murphy has done a great job in relating a story in such a compact way. The only fault I find is that he did not include who history gives the most credit to in eradicating yellow fever and malaria - William Crawford Gorgas. Overall, this book would be a great addition to a classroom.

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review by: date: 2006-10-09 rating:
This book is great!
I loved this book. It is very descriptive and made me feel as though I was there. I don't think that four year olds can understand it though.


review by: date: 2005-11-28 rating:
This book is alright
From what I've read of the book, An American Plague by Jim Murphy I think this book is okay. I thought that all the pictures in the story were unnecessary. But I liked the information it gave, in most stories the author won't show every theory from scientists. If you are really interested in the yellow fever it is recommended that you buy this book.

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