influenza pandemic, 1918-1919

From ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn, a chilling middle grade tale set during the flu pandemic of 1918.

" . . . shows young readers how [the 1918 Influenza Epidemic] came to pass; how science, war, and public policy collided; and how we might be able to prevent it from happening again"--Amazon.

In 1918 New York City, Rivka's immigrant father falls ill from the flu and she must delay going to school while her mother works. But Rivka is eager to learn, and she trades odd jobs with local shop owners and neighbors so that she can learn her letters, numbers, and American history. Includes a glossary and historical information.

"The year is 1918. World War I is nearing its end. But the world is just beginning to suffer from a deadly pandemic. Within months, the deadly flu virus has spread around the world, infecting and killing tens of millions of people. As you return from the war, will you go to see your family and friends or quarantine to keep your loved ones safe? Will you shut down your small store to avoid spreading the virus? Will you quit your job as a teacher in order to stay safe, or continue going to school? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to choose how to survive through one of the worst pandemics in history"--Back cover.

In 1918 New York City, little Jewish girl Rivka, who lives on the Lower East Side, trades chores with people in her neighborhood for lessons until she can finally attend school.

In 1918 New Orleans, seventeen-year-old Gianna Crutti's worries about her family's grocery, the Great War, and influenza are overshadowed when a murderer returns to terrorize the city--years after he attacked Gianna's parents and left her with a psychic connection between them.