I Survived the Black Death , 1348

  The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable proportions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope. In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survived readers will travel to medieval England - a time of knights and peasants; cathedrals and castles - when the most deadly disease in world history sweeps across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event. Gripping story of horror, hope and survival Immersive retelling of one of the darkest moments in human history Full of incredible facts about the grisly Black Death See more