Smelcer, John E. Great Death. Henry Holt and Company, 2009. Pgs. 176. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Content: G. When a stranger brings death upon their small village, the only survivors left are Millie and her little sister, Maura. Alone in the cold Alaskan winter of 1917, Millie and Maura will wander from town to town trying to find a place to call home. Unfortunately, as they go along, the great death has spread. Those on their own death beds are forced to bury the dead, dead bodies are everywhere, and hope seems small. Will Millie and Maura find a place to call home?
A touching story about survival, love, family, and finding hope when the obstacles seem stacked against you. The characters are endearing and memorable. Readers who like historical fiction and survival stories will enjoy
this book. EL(4-6)/MS ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica M, Librarian, Olympus Jr. High.
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