I Survived the Black Death , 1348

The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginableproportions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide.Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulseswith terror, action, and hope.In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survivedreaders will travel to medieval England - a time of knightsand peasants; cathedrals and castles - when the most deadly diseasein world history sweeps across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells thestory of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief.Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photosabout the real-life event. Gripping story of horror, hope and survivalImmersive retelling of one of the darkest moments in human historyFull of incredible facts about the grisly Black Death