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The Great Plague chronicles the catastrophic summer of 1665 when the bubonic plague swept through London, claiming more than a fifteenth of the population. Alice Paynton, a thirteen‑year‑old girl, records the daily destruction in her diary, noting the numbers of deaths, the red‑crossed houses, and prayers such as "Lord Have Mercy Upon Us." Her account brings the darkest chapter of British history to life, offering young readers an intimate perspective on a city trapped in fear, grief, and survival.
Alice’s eyes reveal the stark reality of plague pits, the relentless march of disease, and the social upheaval that defined this pivotal era. The book provides a readable, child‑friendly lens into the Great Plague, making a complex historical event accessible through personal narrative.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Pamela Oldfield
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