Year of wonders: a novel of the plague
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Published:
New York : Penguin Books,, 2002. .
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
308, 18, 11 pages : map ; 20 cm
Lexile measure:
1080L
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This gripping historical novel is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village," in the rugged mountain spine of England. In 1666, a tainted bolt of cloth from London carries bubonic infection to this isolated settlement of shepherds and lead miners. A visionary young preacher convinces the villagers to seal themselves off in a deadly quarantine to prevent the spread of disease. The story is told through the eyes of eighteen-year-old Anna Frith, the vicar's maid, as she confronts the loss of her family, the disintegration of her community, and the lure of a dangerous and illicit love. As the death toll rises and people turn from prayers and herbal cures to sorcery and murderous witch-hunting, Anna emerges as an unlikely and courageous heroine in the village's desperate fight to save itself.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781439507728, 1439507724
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.9, 17 Points
Lexile measure:
1080

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General Note
Originally published: New York : Viking, 2001.
Description
This gripping historical novel is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village," in the rugged mountain spine of England. In 1666, a tainted bolt of cloth from London carries bubonic infection to this isolated settlement of shepherds and lead miners. A visionary young preacher convinces the villagers to seal themselves off in a deadly quarantine to prevent the spread of disease. The story is told through the eyes of eighteen-year-old Anna Frith, the vicar's maid, as she confronts the loss of her family, the disintegration of her community, and the lure of a dangerous and illicit love. As the death toll rises and people turn from prayers and herbal cures to sorcery and murderous witch-hunting, Anna emerges as an unlikely and courageous heroine in the village's desperate fight to save itself.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,6.9,17.0,68782.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Brooks, G. (2002). Year of wonders: a novel of the plague. New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Brooks, Geraldine. 2002. Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague. New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Brooks, Geraldine, Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague. New York, Penguin Books, 2002.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Brooks, Geraldine. Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague. New York, Penguin Books, 2002.

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