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When the influenza epidemic of 1918 sweeps Vermont, twenty‑year‑old Margaret, an aspiring physician, discovers what it means to practice medicine in a rural community under crisis. With her determination and youthful perspective, she confronts the challenges faced by doctors during a public health emergency, offering children a glimpse of the sacrifices and bravery required to care for the sick. "A Doctor Like Papa" presents a close‑up look at a young girl's ambition, the regional impact of a global pandemic, and the evolving role of physicians in early twentieth‑century America.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
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