I Survived the Black Death, 1348 I S..., Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Black Death, 1348 I S..., Lauren Tarshis
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I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Series: I Survived

Narrator: Rosie Jones

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2024

Synopsis

The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survived readers will travel to medieval England -- a time of knights and peasants; cathedrals and castles -- when the most deadly disease in world history sweeps across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on September 20, 2024

When I saw that there was going to be an I Survived about the Black Death, I was excited! I’m so fascinated by fourteenth century Europe! This was about as good a book for this age group on such a gruesome topic could be. It was just like the other books in the series: quick, easy, and interesting.......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on January 03, 2025

Pretty good for a children’s book......more

Goodreads review by Jay on March 23, 2025

Historical fiction about a plague written in a post-pandemic world >>> Yes please. Sharing this with students. History repeats itself......more

Goodreads review by mace on April 11, 2025

I don’t think there is really anything you can talk about when writing a review on a book like this. In my opinion, I think this 3 stars. Why? I mean to be honest, every I survived book is basically the same thing, just depends on how good the characters are and what event it was. To support my claim......more

Goodreads review by Erin on April 01, 2025

This didn't read like a lot of the other I Survived books. It follows the story of Elsie, a girl in the 1300s. Her dad is off at war and she lives with her grandmother. She visits with a family friend who just got back from abroad and tells about a terrible illness sweeping through the land. She and......more

Quotes

Praise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: "Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." -- BooklistPraise for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776: "Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79: "Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." -- BooklistPraise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: "Informative and breathlessly paced." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: "[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and longterm -- while ending on an upward beat." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: "A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: "The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." -- Kirkus Reviews

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