Twothirds of the population are dead from a vicious strain of influenza. Goodreads members who liked the eleventh plague also liked. The elenventh plague by jeff hirsch the end by leigh the tabor author info recommendation author info continued. Nov 21, 2011 the eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing, and is the author of the eleventh plague. The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse. Epidemiologist marr and freelancer baldwin ice pick, 1982 team up to write a gripping if styleless suspenser about a mad scientist bringing down upon mankind the ten biblical plagues of exodus, plus one more for good measure. Jeff hirsch stephen is a 15 year old boy who as only known the life of a scavenger. The first cases of human avian influenza bird flu were identified in hong kong in 1997, and although the disease is not highly contagious, the.
The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio. Sep 01, 2012 jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content guidelines. A virulent stain of the fluthe eleventh plague, wipes out two thirds of the country. Sep 01, 2012 the eleventh plague is jeff hirshs debut novel.
This book doesnt have zombies but the world is in ruins after a world war and killer flu virus called p11, the eleventh plague. The eleventh plague summary chapter 2 which of these do you think the main character would want most. I have never really known what it felt like to fend for myself in a. Honestly, i decided to read it because the hunger games author, suzanne collins is quoted on the book jacket as saying, the eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home.
In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio published on 20110825t16. Sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving. The eleventh plague book report by leigh tabor on prezi. Ive read a lot of books that deal with biological warfareterrorism and this book has to be one of the best. Dec 03, 2012 the eleventh plague summary chapter 3 how we used blogs in class and how you think blogs could be made to be more effective. This novel guide is designed to go along with the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch.
Buy a cheap copy of eleventh plague, the book by jeff hirsch. Dec 10, 2014 book report on eleventh plague carey banks. In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book. The eleventh plague audiobook on tape the eleventh plague. Overall, i pretty much enjoyed every aspect of the eleventh plague and im very excited for whatever jeff has planned next. Find books like the eleventh plague from the worlds largest community of readers. If it was true that all paths in our world led to only one place, then why not fill whatever path you chose with the best things you could find. Jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. Hes growing up in a new americawhat the country has become after a devastating war with china.
The eleventh plague deals with the 10 plagues of exodus. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in jeff hirschs excellent, taut debut novel. It is about how a plague extinguishes most of the population of the united states. Reviews of large print and audio books, as well as other products of. The eleventh plague novel guide by right down the middle with. Listen to the eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch and. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch published by scholastic press on september 1st 2011 pages. Feb 29, 2012 the words in this book are very modern, but have a sophisticated tone. The eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. Some really got to me and others didnt make much of an impression but it was a good mix.
Listen to eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch. The authors greatest success remains her character work, and the book does indeed give everyone a solid arc, narrative be damned. The vocabulary usage was very helpful in helping me picture the occurring events. Stephen and his dad and grandpa have been surviving as salvagers, traversing the us from south to north and back again, collecting anything they can sell at the big camps in canada and florida. Dont read this book when youre eating or about to eat. This is also important to him because it came from his dad who died.
While visiting a zoo, a young boy finds a water pistol and shoots water at a teen girl then he shoots some water into his mouth. As a physician involved directly in international and u. The eleventh plague is a solid young adult post apocalypse book, its not earth shattering, but neither is it of poor quality, its entirely reasonable. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. Genevieve, but benefitting most from this second look is john ambrose mcclaren, a boy briefly referenced in the former book who is thrust into the spotlight here as peters rival for lara jeans heart. The plague a novel download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jeff wrote the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium and 39 clues. No spoilers the part that happens halfway through the book is on the back cover so its not a spoiler the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch 3 stars. The easily available tech companies biography writing services that may aid in creating an awesome piece. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived. The eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future.
He has the type of voice that one might associated with a highly respected and trusted doctor who you intuitively know will always go that extra. Most of the words the characters used we use today. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch on the edge book. Jackson godinseptember book plug8cseptember 30, 2018the book, the eleventh plague, is a realistic fiction novel by hirsch jeff. Sep 01, 2011 in the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. The eleventh plague is a thinking persons medical novel. Dec 28, 1998 this book doesnt have zombies but the world is in ruins after a world war and killer flu virus called p11, the eleventh plague. It was only when he was 3 that the infection broke out. Subscribe anyone who was alive during the outbreak of the bubonic plague in the 14th century experienced something terrifyingly close to the widespread death and chaos of an apocalyptic event. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Two other authors also participated, and one of them was jeff hirsch, author of the eleventh plague. The eleventh plague, by jeff hirsch posted on august 2, 20 by phillip xiang jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza.
There are many different settings in the eleventh plague. The story hits really close to home, perhaps even a little bit too close for comfort. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch overdrive rakuten. Members of the hades consortium have controlled history for centuries, but it seems they have met their match in cornelius quaint, master conjuror and proprietor of dr. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. To ask other readers questions about the eleventh plague, please sign up. Stephen also used this to carve into certain sentimental things. With all these characters bouncing around, han occasionally struggles to keep a steady hand on the novels primary. Click download or read online button to get the plague a novel book now. Your assignment will be delivered on time, book report on the eleventh plague and according to your teachers instructions order now. The eleventh plague differentiates itself because it is actually very. The eleventh plague novel guide by right down the middle.
I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending. Biological warfare has wiped out twothirds of the american population decades earlier, and as a result society has collapsed. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. That war doses not solve things it only destroys things. This book overall really got me inspired to write my personal dystopian story of the rebelling of androids in detroit because of how well it described the world around the main character and. The story is about fifteenyear old stephen quinn and his father. The cobra event by richard preston was my favorite but the eleventh plague is 10 times better. He lives in astoria, new york, with his wife, and you can visit him online at.
Sep 01, 2011 han gets the job done in the end, but this overeventful sequel pales to the original where structure is concerned. Some sections of the book were so vivid and repulsive that i thought i would be sick. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two. Baldwin, john, 1944 july 22publication date 1999 topics. This book overall really got me inspired to write my personal dystopian story of the rebelling of androids in detroit because of how well it described the world around the main character and all the challenges that lay ahead of him as well as the. Its a dystopian ya saga about 15yearold stephen quinn. He is the coauthor with gwyneth cravens of the black death and is the author of three books for children on public health concerns, drugs, smoking, and proper nutrition. I like to course of it and you jump right in to it. Nov 18, 2015 i chose a knife because in the eleventh plague stephen uses it after he loses his rifle in a fire this is the only way he can survive. The eleventh plague is an engrossing story that is enhanced by adams morgan, the book s reader.
In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. The eleventh plague ebook by jeff hirsch 9780545388092. Lawless violent roving bands seem to be common while the rest of the survivors scrape out a meager living. He was actually my aunt roses husband, but he was my uncle. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. The eleventh plague is a great read for anyone but i really think younger boys will really be engaged by this story. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a. The eleventh plague december 1996 edition open library. He is the coauthor with gwyneth cravens of the black death and is the author of thre books for children on public health concerns, drugs, smoking, and proper nutrition. The eleventh plague audiobook on tape the eleventh plague audio books online free. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. Get ready to stock up on canned food and water, because as you read the eleventh plague, you will be hoping the world wont end. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the eleventh plague, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio free. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, paperback barnes. Read the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch available from rakuten kobo. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed. Aptly suited for the middleschool age group, i think had the author developed the characters and the back story a little more, this would be. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn was born after the war and only. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Luckily, the eleventh plague more than lives up to her praise.
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