It is about how a plague extinguishes most of the population of the united states. Jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. 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. Hes also working on another book called black river that will come out in 2015. The final plague of hail will destroy the nations of the earth. 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. Buy a cheap copy of eleventh plague, the book by jeff hirsch. The eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse. 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. This novel guide is designed to go along with the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch. The eleventh plague chapters nine and ten part two of the book december 4, 2011 by mitchell291. For your reference, we provided these the eleventh plague quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The infection had taken over and he had lost weight and slowly faded away.
Members of the hades consortium have controlled history for centuries, but it seems they have met their match in cornelius quaint, master conjuror and proprietor of dr. Lawless violent roving bands seem to be common while the rest of the survivors scrape out a meager living. The eleventh plague novel guide by right down the middle with. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been.
Biological warfare has wiped out twothirds of the american population decades earlier, and as a result society has collapsed. Within hours, thoroughbreds at the legendary churchill downs are dying of a virus that cannot be identified, even by the most expert veterinarians. 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. America is a vast, desolate landscape left ravaged after a brutal war. A good marine corp ring was on his finger, but it barely for anymore. The story focuses on the outbreak of plague in oran in the year 194, as it reaches epidemic proportions. The eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future. I would recommend it to some people, but it has a lot of pages so it took me a while to read. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch on the edge book. Twothirds of the population are dead from a vicious strain of influenza. Suzanne collins, author of the hunger games trilogy. Dec 28, 1998 this book doesnt have zombies but the world is in ruins after a world war and killer flu virus called p11, the eleventh plague.
This book doesnt have zombies but the world is in ruins after a world war and killer flu virus called p11, the eleventh plague. The eleventh plague summary chapter 2 which of these do you think the main character would want most. The vocabulary usage was very helpful in helping me picture the occurring events. The story hits really close to home, perhaps even a little bit too close for comfort. I have never really known what it felt like to fend for myself in a.
When the group came within a couple miles of the settlement they blindfolded stephen so he wouldnt know how to get there. Jack bryne, a brilliant virologist and founder of a worldwide computer network, promed matches wits with a diabolical and mentally disturbed toxicologist, dr. However everything is opposite of what i think the future will be like. 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.
The authors greatest success remains her character work, and the book does indeed give everyone a solid arc, narrative be damned. The author traces the crescendo of human emotions from panic. In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived. Babylon will disintegrate into its three components. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived and became salvagers, roaming the country in search of material to trade. It is a tourdeforce and brilliantly written in a dark fashion. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. This book takes place in america some time in the near future. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. Author or the eleventh plague, black river falls and unnatural disasters. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed. Dec 10, 2014 book report on eleventh plague carey banks.
Huge blocks of hail weighing over 100 pounds will end the rebellio. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch was a very interesting book. Top 4 quotes from the eleventh plague free book notes. Now, twenty years later, the world is faced with a choicerebuild what was or make something new. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Most of the words the characters used we use today. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch overdrive rakuten. The eleventh plague, book by jeff hirsch paperback. The elenventh plague by jeff hirsch the end by leigh the tabor author info recommendation author info continued. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio published on 20110825t16.
The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio. Stephen is staring at the body of his grandpa in front of him. The greatest earthquake in history will destroy the last life on earth. It was only when he was 3 that the infection broke out. The eleventh plague is a thinking persons medical novel. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn was born after the war and only. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch published by scholastic press on september 1st 2011 pages. 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. Speculative fiction, horror, postapocalypsedystopia, young adult publisher. 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 19, 2011 by the frenchman who, with sartre, shares a leading position in european literature, this is a work of considerable significance and stature, distinguished by its clarity, its composure, and above all, its scrupulous classicism.
Jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. Cities that once thrived are now nothing but rubble. 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. Sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving. There are many different settings in the eleventh plague. I must say that this book grabs you within the first few pages. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch author dan bittner narrator. I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending. Jul 29, 2009 the final plague of hail will destroy the nations of the earth. This is a great book about the chinese dropping a bomb on the u.
In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. Get ready to stock up on canned food and water, because as you read the eleventh plague, you will be hoping the world wont end. Listening to the shovel break through the tough rock. As a physician involved directly in international and u. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. He lives in astoria, new york, with his wife, and you can visit him online at. Feb 29, 2012 the words in this book are very modern, but have a sophisticated tone. Well email you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Luckily, the eleventh plague more than lives up to her praise. 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. The eleventh plague book report by leigh tabor on prezi. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, paperback barnes. His early life in junior he liked to write poems and short stories.
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. The eleventh plague, by jeff hirsch posted on august 2, 20 by phillip xiang jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. Jeff hirsch is the author of the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium, and the 39 clues. Sep 01, 2011 in the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. By the frenchman who, with sartre, shares a leading position in european literature, this is a work of considerable significance and stature, distinguished by its clarity, its composure, and above all, its scrupulous classicism. The story hits really close to home, perhaps even a little. The hardcover book of plague of corruption will be restocked soon. If it was true that all paths in our world led to only one place, then why not fill whatever path you chose with the best things you could find. When they reached their destination they unblinded stephen, as he looked upon the town he saw two huge gate. The eleventh plague summary chapter 1 leave a comment. The eleventh plague is a story of friendship and the invisible chains that bind us to others and finding your own path and not always doing what others expect you to do. Nov 21, 2011 the eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future. Stephen is a teenage boy treks across the abandoned landscape of dusty cars and casinos along with his father and grandfather.
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