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Two other authors also participated, and one of them was jeff hirsch, author of the eleventh plague. In future books by jeff hirsch, id hope to see a more even pace for the book. I would recommend it to some people, but it has a lot of pages so it took me a while to read. But, whereas the road is about the father and his relationship and great love for the kid, the eleventh plague is about the son, the way he has grown up in this ravaged world and his hope for a semblance of a family and a future. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing, and the eleventh plague is his debut novel. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. The book is called the freaking eleventh plague for goodness sakes, can we maybe not have some realism here please. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text.

The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch on the edge book. Sep 01, 2011 listen to eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn was born after the war and only. This book overall really got me inspired to write my personal dystopian story of the rebelling of androids in detroit because of how well it described the world around the main character and all the challenges that lay ahead of him as well as the. The eleventh plague cornelius quaint, book 2 by darren craske. It begs to be opened, the contents within it, explored. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio free. That war doses not solve things it only destroys things. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to know. What is the plot for the book the eleventh plague answers. Allegedly coined by british philosopher and economist john stuart mill in the 19th century, dystopia describes a time and place filled with decay, misery, fear, and oppression. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the eleventh plague. Sure, the eleventh plague had a place in the book, but not as the title, i thought it an inaccurate and deceptive book title. He lives in astoria, new york, with his wife, and you can visit him online at.

The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch picks up twenty years later just after the death of the protagonists grandfather. Jeff hirsch stephen is a 15 year old boy who as only known the life of a scavenger. The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse. For your reference, we provided these the eleventh plague quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. Aptly suited for the middleschool age group, i think had the author developed the characters and the back story a little more, this would be. I saw the eleventh plague on more than one read after the hunger games list, which prompted me to get this book, because even though i read thg a while back, i was still longing for more.

In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been. He is the coauthor with gwyneth cravens of the black death and is the author of thre books for children on public health concerns, drugs, smoking, and proper nutrition. The eleventh plague summary chapter 2 which of these do you think the main character would want most. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing, and is the usa today bestselling author of the eleventh plague and magisterium. Sep 14, 2011 the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch picks up twenty years later just after the death of the protagonists grandfather. I absolutely loved the backstory and the concept of the novel, but i didnt feel that engaged in the story. I like to course of it and you jump right in to it. Jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. A short summary of the plot 250300 of the book the plague by albert camus is best captured by medical workers out to find solidarity in their. Sep 01, 2012 i think the eleventh plague is a good book. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch fantastic fiction. I actually featured the eleventh plague as a cover crazy back in. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to homean excellent, taut debut novel. In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book.

The eleventh plague was a pretty quick read, but i couldnt find myself sucked into the story. The opening chapters make you feel like you stepped into an. A virulent stain of the fluthe eleventh plague, wipes out two thirds of the country. You can get a plague that can kills you when you get. The eleventh plague is a thinking persons medical novel. We have one copy of the eleventh plague up for grabs. The contest is open to addresses in the us and canada only, and will run until november 26, 11. Think of a north america without electricity, no running water, no government, almost no buildings left intact, and ravaged by a chinese manufactured plague, even though its hard to imagine thats what happened in jeff hirschs the eleventh plague. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. As a physician involved directly in international and u. Suzanne collins, author of the hunger games trilogy in an america devastated by. The eleventh plague book report by leigh tabor on prezi.

I also think it must be hard to live in a place like that. Id not read this author but the cover drew me in and then after reading the jacket blurb, i knew i had to take the book home and im so glad i did. The eleventh plague lexile find a book metametrics inc. The usa has bombed china and china has used bacteriological warfare against the usa. I read through this pretty quickly, but only because i was hoping for an awesome climax of events and such. In order to enter, leave a comment here letting us know which is your favorite postapocalypse novelmovietv showcomic. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch book cover, description, publication history. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to. The eleventh plague summary chapter 3 how we used blogs in class and how you think blogs could be made to be more effective. America is a vast, desolate landscape left ravaged after a brutal war. Listen to eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in jeff hirschs excellent, taut debut novel. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed.

The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch an excellent, taut debut novel. Feb 29, 2012 this book has a phenomenal plot, a good variety of vocabulary, and a lot of different settings. The eleventh plague literary analysis jeff hirsch novel. He is the coauthor with gwyneth cravens of the black death and is the author of three books for children on public health concerns, drugs, smoking, and proper nutrition. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. Jackson godinseptember book plug8cseptember 30, 2018the book, the eleventh plague, is a realistic fiction novel by hirsch jeff. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived. Jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. Lawless violent roving bands seem to be common while the rest of the survivors scrape out a meager living.

The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch published by scholastic press on september 1st 2011 pages. The eleventh plague is a solid young adult post apocalypse book, its not earth shattering, but neither is it of poor quality, its entirely reasonable. The good thing about this book is that it has solid plotting and the writing is polished for a first novel. May 23, 20 the 11th plague book epic book trailer 20. Read the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch available from rakuten kobo. Dec 03, 2012 the eleventh plague summary chapter 3 how we used blogs in class and how you think blogs could be made to be more effective. This is a story about life in a postapocalyptic america. No spoilers the part that happens halfway through the book is on the back cover so its not a spoiler the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch 3 stars. The story is about fifteenyear old stephen quinn and his father.

I picked up my copy of the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch on a whim. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving. Stephen and his dad try to resume the scavenging trail that their now deceased grandpa has made them travel on since before stephen was even born. Honestly, i decided to read it because the hunger games author, suzanne collins is quoted on the book jacket as saying, the eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home. Nov 23, 2011 we have one copy of the eleventh plague up for grabs. Sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving. Apr 25, 2012 and was proudly stamped on the front cover. Im proud to announce that the eleventh plague made it onto the usa today bestseller list. Nine hardcovers and two audios by marr, john s baldwin, john a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. No spoilers the part that happens halfway through the book is on the back cover so its not a spoiler the. I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending.

However, i was encouraged by the cover blurb from suzanne collins, author of the hunger games, which says. Scholastic audio presents chapter one of jeff hirschs the eleventh plague in the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. Due to a misunderstanding war breaks out between china and the usa. They call it the eleventh plague i rate this 4 stars because at some points it will drop off and pick up a couple of days later.

Well written, no editorial issues, nice book cover, a good book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Okay first of all, this is a postapocalyptic, warravaged, rusted over danger zone. Both books are about a father and son in a ravaged land trying to survive. The eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future. Its atmospheric and connotes a world gone wrong, very wrong.

The eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. This is a great book about the chinese dropping a bomb on the u. It was only when he was 3 that the infection broke out. Aptly suited for the middleschool age group, i think had the author developed the characters and the back story a little more, this would be a compelling reader for teens as well. This book overall really got me inspired to write my personal dystopian story of the rebelling of androids in detroit because of how well it described the world around the main character and. Within hours, thoroughbreds at the legendary churchill downs are dying of a virus that cannot be identified, even by the most expert veterinarians. Unfortunately, i didnt feel that the eleventh plague delivered. During this time, we learn more about the eleventh plague, or p11, and about stephen and his fathers life as salvagers. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stephen quinn is a 15 year old boy who was born after the war. Hes growing up in a new americawhat the country has become after a devastating war with china. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.