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Set against the backdrop of a London besieged by a devastating plague, "Plague" follows three teenage protagonists as they navigate the chaos, forging alliances and confronting extraordinary hardships. Their story blends survival tactics with the raw emotions of a youth thrust into a world where their ingenuity and resilience become the surest lifelines in a dire urban crisis.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Ure
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