That war doses not solve things it only destroys things. 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. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived and became. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. 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. 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 eleventh plague summary chapter 2 which of these do you think the main character would want most. In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed. The next day stephen does not go to school and wanders around settlers landing until he winds up sitting on a field watching the class play baseball. As a physician involved directly in international and u. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to.
I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending. 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. Twothirds of the population are dead from a vicious strain of influenza. 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 eleventh plague chapters fifteen and sixteen mitchell291. Stephen is a teenage boy treks across the abandoned landscape of dusty cars and casinos along with his father and grandfather. The vocabulary usage was very helpful in helping me picture the occurring events. Review of the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch rhapsody in books.
Perhaps i am just reading and listening to way too many dystopianpost apocalyptic books that this one did not stand out for me. Dec 28, 1998 the eleventh plague is the story of what happens after a flu strain kills most of the population. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having. The infection had taken over and he had lost weight and slowly faded away.
The eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. Jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. He watches until derrick one of jacksons friends sees stephen and asks him if he wants to play but. Sep 01, 2012 jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. For your reference, we provided these the eleventh plague quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The eleventh plague cornelius quaint chronicles, book 2. It was only when he was 3 that the infection broke out. And what, no problems with water or soil only 20 years following that nuclear devastation. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. Scholastic inc isbn 9780545290142 hardcover 288 pages 5. The eleventh plague maggies towering pile of books. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch overdrive rakuten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The eleventh plague is a brilliantly crafted book devoid of the scientific gibberish one comes to associate with such works.
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. 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. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived. Its also well hidden from the outside world so no slaver will attack. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item.
Now, twenty years later, the world is faced with a choicerebuild what was or make something new. I would strongly recommend the eleventh plague to any thoughtful reader who wishes to gain special insights into the nature of the biological and chemical weapon development that currently exists on our planet. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The eleventh plague is the story of what happens after a flu strain kills most of the population. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book.
The eleventh plague is about a world destroyed, not surprisingly, by plague, and the remaining people are scavengers just trying to survive. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch author dan bittner narrator. Subscribe anyone who was alive during the outbreak of the bubonic plague in the 14th century experienced something terrifyingly close to the widespread death and chaos of an apocalyptic event. In future books by jeff hirsch, id hope to see a more even pace for the book. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived and became salvagers, roaming the country in search of material to trade. He was actually my aunt roses husband, but he was my uncle. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. There are many different settings in the eleventh plague. Well email you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a. When they reached their destination they unblinded stephen, as he looked upon the town he saw two huge gate. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn was born after the war and only.
The eleventh plague summary chapter 1 leave a comment. The eleventh plague audio cassette january 1, 2000 by john s. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, paperback barnes. Character page requirements the eleventh plague pacaj. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch on the edge book. He watches until derrick one of jacksons friends sees stephen and asks him if he wants to play but stephen does not, derrick nags him until he. 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. Jack bryne, a brilliant virologist and founder of a worldwide computer network, promed matches wits with a diabolical and mentally disturbed toxicologist, dr. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been. Jeff hirsch stephen is a 15 year old boy who as only known the life of a scavenger. The authors greatest success remains her character work, and the book does indeed give everyone a solid arc, narrative be damned. 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. Three adjectibes that decribe jenny in the book are she is crazy, lonely, curious.
Stephen is staring at the body of his grandpa in front of him. I like to course of it and you jump right in to it. Listening to the shovel break through the tough rock. This is a great book about the chinese dropping a bomb on the u. 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. Jan 15, 2012 book trailer for the eleventh plague joethebroyo. Vocabulary learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Buy a cheap copy of eleventh plague, the book by jeff hirsch.
Stephen quinn is a 15 year old boy who was born after the war. When the group came within a couple miles of the settlement they blindfolded stephen so he wouldnt know how to get there. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the eleventh plague, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Gr 610this postapocalyptic tale begins with more excitement than the rest of the. The eleventh plague chapters nine and ten part two of. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Luckily, the eleventh plague more than lives up to her praise. America is a vast, desolate landscape left ravaged after a brutal war. It is a tourdeforce and brilliantly written in a dark fashion.
The hardcover book of plague of corruption will be restocked soon. See more ideas about the eleventh plague, the eleven and great quotes. Lawless violent roving bands seem to be common while the rest of the survivors scrape out a meager living. The eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact the future. In the book they describe jenny as a young chinese girl that has black hair and wears a red army jacket all the time. Top 4 quotes from the eleventh plague free book notes. Feb 29, 2012 the words in this book are very modern, but have a sophisticated tone. 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. Most of the words the characters used we use today. The eleventh plague is a thinking persons medical novel. The eleventh plague character development by braden van. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in jeff hirschs excellent, taut debut novel.
He was a skinny russian jew who came to america when he was seventeen but never lost his thick. The eleventh plague, book by jeff hirsch paperback. Hes also working on another book called black river that will come out in 2015. On page 150 jenny said, sometimes i cant sleep, she worte. I also think it must be hard to live in a place like that. Jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. The house is a nice place compared to other houses since most houses are barricaded, looted, or destroyed because of all the fear p11 the eleventh plague brought. A good marine corp ring was on his finger, but it barely for anymore. Biological warfare has wiped out twothirds of the american population decades earlier, and as a result society has collapsed. I must say that this book grabs you within the first few pages. It is going to be way beyond anything anyone can imagine, for goodness, for light, and for love. Sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Perhaps i am just reading and listening to way too many dystopianpost apocalyptic.
But okay, with this genre, im willing to take post. Speculative fiction, horror, postapocalypsedystopia, young adult publisher. The eleventh plague character development what stephen has become stephen has become a different person and has developed in many ways. The eleventh plague chapters nine and ten part two of the book december 4, 2011 by mitchell291. The eleventh plague the eleventh plague audiobook, by jeff hirsch. 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. Sep 01, 2011 han gets the job done in the end, but this overeventful sequel pales to the original where structure is concerned. So what happened to all my plans, why am i sitting here working out a fancy way of saying, stop what you are doing and go by this book. Jeff hirsch is the author of the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium, and the 39 clues. The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse.
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