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The Great Trouble

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Author: Deborah Hopkinson
ISBN: 9780375843082

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Published on Feb 10, 2015 | 272 Pages

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The suspenseful tale of two courageous kids and one inquisitive scientist who teamed up to stop an epidemic.

“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 epidemic (“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

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 2, 2013:
“Hopkinson adeptly recreates the crowded, infested streets of London, but it’s her distinct, layered characters and turbulent, yet believable plot that make this a captivating read.”

Starred Review, School Library Journal, October 2013:
“Although detailing a dire period in history, Eel tells his story in a matter-of-fact and accessible manner, making his story palatable and entertaining.”

WINNER School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

NOMINEE 2015 Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE Hawaii Nene Award

NOMINEE Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award

NOMINEE 2015 Kansas William Allen White Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2015 Kentucky Bluegrass Award

NOMINEE 2016 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award

NOMINEE 2016 Missouri Mark Twain Award

NOMINEE 2016 Oklahoma Sequoyah Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2015 Oregon Book Award

NOMINEE South Carolina Junior Book Award

NOMINEE 2014 Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award

NOMINEE 2015 Washington Sasquatch Reading Program

SELECTION 2014 NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

SELECTION Texas Lone Star Reading List

AWARD 2014 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children’s and Teens

AWARD Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award

AWARD Utah Children’s Book Award

ISBN9780375843082

Published onFeb 10, 2015

Published byYearling

Pages272

Dimensions5-3/16 x 7-5/8

Age Range10 and up

GradeGrade 5 & Up

Reading LevelLexile: 660L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

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Deborah Hopkinson

Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

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