I chose a knife because in the eleventh plague stephen uses it after he loses his rifle in a fire this is the only way he can survive. The eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. The eleventh plague is a thinking persons medical novel. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in jeff hirschs excellent, taut debut novel. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to. This book takes place in america some time in the near future. Its also well hidden from the outside world so no slaver. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been. The eleventh plague the eleventh plague audiobook, by jeff hirsch.
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. Eleventh plague kills most of the people in the usa and the survivors civilization is thrown back about 200 to 300 years. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch an excellent, taut debut novel. All technology has seemed to have died off and an illness has wiped out most of the population. The shooting in eleventh plague witnessed by jenny and jackson and killing. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio published on 20110825t16.
The eleventh plague chapters three and four mitchell291. Stephen also used this to carve into certain sentimental things. The words in this book are very modern, but have a sophisticated tone. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed. The vocabulary usage was very helpful in helping me picture the occurring events. Stephen is a teenage boy treks across the abandoned landscape of dusty cars and casinos along with his father and grandfather.
The story follows stephan, a teenage boy, and his father. In the book stephen is decribed with black hair, dirty clothing and skin. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch paperback book the parent. 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 chapters nine and ten part two of. Cbs radio mystery theater, 16, the eleventh plague duration. 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. Biological warfare has wiped out twothirds of the american population decades earlier, and as a result society has collapsed. It is about how a plague extinguishes most of the population of the united states. He was actually my aunt roses husband, but he was my uncle. Jeff hirschs debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza.
Suzanne collins, author of the hunger games in an america. 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. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. Jeff wrote the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium and 39 clues. On page 3 stephen says, even though it was covered in the burlap shroud i could see how wasted grandpas body was. 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. Luckily, the eleventh plague more than lives up to her praise. Main character, very important to the plot, him losing his grandfather and father does not effect the plot a lot, at all. Stephen quinn is a 15 year old boy who was born after the war. 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. In the book they describe jenny as a young chinese girl that has black hair and wears a red army jacket all the time. When they reached their destination they unblinded stephen, as he looked upon the town he saw two huge gate. Hes also working on another book called black river that will come out in 2015.
Speculative fiction, horror, postapocalypsedystopia, young adult publisher. Neil gaimans the graveyard book full cast audio production trailer duration. When the group came within a couple miles of the settlement they blindfolded stephen so he wouldnt know how to get there. The eleventh plague novel guide by right down the middle. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. Jeff hirsch stephen is a 15 year old boy who as only known the life of a scavenger. 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. The authors greatest success remains her character work, and the book does indeed give everyone a solid arc, narrative be damned. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio. 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 by jeff hirsch on the edge book. Eleventh plague characters arts and humanities flashcards. The eleventh plague will be published as a strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies. Jeff hirsch is the author of the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium, and the 39 clues.
His grandfather, a strict former marine, has always led the family by. I must say that this book grabs you within the first few pages. This novel guide is designed to go along with the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch. Feb 29, 2012 the words in this book are very modern, but have a sophisticated tone. Jack bryne, a brilliant virologist and founder of a worldwide computer network, promed matches wits with a diabolical and mentally disturbed toxicologist, dr. Now, twenty years later, the world is faced with a choicerebuild what was or make something new. Planning template pencil good copy templates color pencils, markers diorama shoebox or other similar box, craft materials you find around the house to create your diorama scene, scissors and glue success criteria pencil 1. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch was a very interesting book. Sep 01, 2012 jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. 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.
In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book. Some books stay in one place, but thats because there better that way. Sep 01, 2011 han gets the job done in the end, but this overeventful sequel pales to the original where structure is concerned. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, paperback barnes. 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. 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.
It is a tourdeforce and brilliantly written in a dark fashion. On page 150 jenny said, sometimes i cant sleep, she worte. The eleventh plague chapter one by scholastic audio free. Three adjectibes that decribe jenny in the book are she is crazy, lonely, curious. Loss of innocence in both books children were exposed to unfortunate circumstances from the beginning which changed their perception on life. I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending. Character page requirements the eleventh plague pacaj.
Jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. His early life in junior he liked to write poems and short stories. 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. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch published by scholastic press on september 1st 2011 pages. Diorama book report assembling directions materials needed. 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. Jan 15, 2012 book trailer for the eleventh plague joethebroyo. Stephen and his dad and grandpa have been surviving as salvagers, traversing the us from south to north and back again, collecting anything they can sell at the big camps in canada and florida.
Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. The story hits really close to home, perhaps even a little bit too close for comfort. 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. The eleventh plague audio cassette january 1, 2000 by john s. The eleventh plague cornelius quaint chronicles, book 2. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However everything is opposite of what i think the future will be like. This is also important to him because it came from his dad who died. Lawless violent roving bands seem to be common while the rest of the survivors scrape out a meager living. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing, and is the author of the eleventh plague. If i was writing a book like this, i would make it many places. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. When they reached their destination they unblinded stephen, as he looked upon the town he saw two huge gate doors that spelled out settlers landing.
Marvellos travelling circus brings light and colour to the foggy streets of victorian london, but you cant hang about in fictional victorian london for long without a series of. There are many different settings in the eleventh plague. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch author dan bittner narrator. Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving lock in 50% off all year try it free. Most of the words the characters used we use today.
The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse. A decade after a weaponized plague devastates the united states, two teens discover romance and a cautious. The eleventh plague audiobook written by jeff hirsch. Survival the eleventh plague by riya simon on prezi. Scholastic inc isbn 9780545290142 hardcover 288 pages 5. After reading the eleventh plague, i make sure all my emergency packs and escape exits are ready at any moment. 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. Unnatural disasters is about the impermanence of lifeit is a deeply moving and depressing bookperfect for the melancholic, mildlynihilistic reader in all of. 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. He lives in astoria, new york, with his wife, and you can visit him online at. Three adjectives that describe stephen are strong, brave, and smart.
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