Books like If I die before I wake by Jean Little
In the final weeks of World War I, teenager Fiona Macgregor faces the devastating 1918 flu epidemic in her small village. Living with her twin sister, Fiona documents the daily hardships, hope, and family dynamics as the outbreak strains their community. Through diary-like entries, the story portrays the strength of familial bonds and the coming-of-age challenges faced by children during one of historyβs most severe health crises.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Little
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