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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date
September 10, 2013
Pages
249
Binding
Library
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780375948183
ISBN-10
037594818X
Dimensions
0.75 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.80 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$19.99
Other format details
juvenile
Subjects
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: “A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
Eel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and a “mudlark,” he spends his days in the filthy River Thames, searching for bits of things to sell. He’s being hunted by Fisheye Bill Tyler, and a nastier man never walked the streets of London. And he’s got a secret that costs him four precious shillings a week to keep safe. But even for Eel, things aren’t so bad until that fateful August day in 1854—the day the deadly cholera (“blue death”) comes to Broad Street.
Everyone believes that cholera is spread through poisonous air. But one man, Dr. John Snow, has a different theory. As the epidemic surges, it’s up to Eel and his best friend, Florrie, to gather evidence to prove Dr. Snow’s theory—before the entire neighborhood is wiped out.
“Hopkinson illuminates a pivotal chapter in the history of public health. . . . Accessible . . . and entertaining.” —School Library Journal, Starred
“For [readers] who love suspense, drama, and mystery.” —TIME for Kids
From the Hardcover edition.
Eel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and a “mudlark,” he spends his days in the filthy River Thames, searching for bits of things to sell. He’s being hunted by Fisheye Bill Tyler, and a nastier man never walked the streets of London. And he’s got a secret that costs him four precious shillings a week to keep safe. But even for Eel, things aren’t so bad until that fateful August day in 1854—the day the deadly cholera (“blue death”) comes to Broad Street.
Everyone believes that cholera is spread through poisonous air. But one man, Dr. John Snow, has a different theory. As the epidemic surges, it’s up to Eel and his best friend, Florrie, to gather evidence to prove Dr. Snow’s theory—before the entire neighborhood is wiped out.
“Hopkinson illuminates a pivotal chapter in the history of public health. . . . Accessible . . . and entertaining.” —School Library Journal, Starred
“For [readers] who love suspense, drama, and mystery.” —TIME for Kids
From the Hardcover edition.
Editions
Hardcover
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (September 10, 2013)
9780375848186 | details & prices | 249 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.82 lbs | List price $16.99
With Joseph Ellison |
from Da Capo Pr (June 1, 1969); titled "California and the Nation, 1850-1969"
9780306714436 | details & prices | List price $47.00
This edition also contains California and the Nation, 1850-1969
This edition also contains California and the Nation, 1850-1969
Paperback
Reprint edition from Yearling Books (February 10, 2015)
9780375843082 | details & prices | 249 pages | 5.00 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.40 lbs | List price $7.99
CD/Spoken Word
With Kimberly Farr (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Listening Library (September 10, 2013)
9780804123594 | details & prices | 5.25 × 5.75 × 1.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.35 lbs | List price $35.00
About: âA delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.
About: âA delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.
Library
The price comparison is for this edition
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (September 10, 2013)
9780375948183 | details & prices | 249 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.80 lbs | List price $19.99
About: “A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.
About: “A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.
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