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The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch an excellent, taut debut novel. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, paperback barnes. In an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. Get ready to stock up on canned food and water, because as you read the eleventh plague, you will be hoping the world wont end. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The eleventh plague is a pretty thoughtprovoking book about how the actions of our nation, our culture, can impact. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch hardcover book the. The eleventh plague jeff hirsch s stunning debut is now in paperback in the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. The eleventh plague chapters three and four mitchell291. Definitely watch the whole thing, but you can see the bit about the eleventh plague at around minute 5. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch dystopian, science fiction. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two. If it was true that all paths in our world led to only one place, then why not fill whatever path you chose with the best things you could find. Twothirds of the population are dead from a vicious strain of influenza.
Stephen lives the life of a nomadic scavenger, moving from place to place in search of supplies for survival. Im proud to announce that the eleventh plague made it onto the usa today bestseller list. Fiction in an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. Aug 18, 2011 the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch an excellent, taut debut novel. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing, and is the author of the eleventh plague. Suzanne collins, author of the hunger games in an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep. Its just become clear to me that at some point last week my friends at scholastic started shipping my book out to bloggers, setting off a chain of appearances in peoples in my mailbox posts. In the fictional book the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch, we follow main character stephen quinn through apocalyptic america in his struggle for survival. You can read my top 5 tips for surviving the apocalypse here.
The main character in stephen, who is a survivor in the apocalypse. The eleventh plague movie trailer youtube sep 02, 20 movie trailer about an amazing book i read the eleventh plague you should definitely read it and watch this trailer. America is a vast, desolate landscape left ravaged after a brutal war. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch paperback book the parent. Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving lock in 50% off all year try it free. Sep 01, 2012 jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing.
When im not writing books i volunteer as a crisis counselor at crisis text line. Sep 01, 2012 jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague, is a commendable addition to the dystopian genre so popular among todays teen readers. M who goes to bed this early, and she slipped glenn into her bed and then her face hung over glenns for one quiet moment, like a moon. The eleventh plague vocabulary by emily sharkey on prezi. Jeff is originally from richmond, virginia but he currently lives in new yorks hudson valley with a couple cats, a dog, and his lovely wife who is also a writer. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch book cover, description, publication history. I read and enjoyed jeff hirschs debut novel, the eleventh plague. The eleventh plague summary and analysis free book notes find all available study guides and summaries for the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch. Ill update this space just as soon as that changes. You can listen to a sample of the audio book, read by the great dan bittner, here. I will be giving a summary that does not spoil the ending. Dec 04, 2011 the eleventh plague chapters three and four.
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. Scholastic audio presents chapter one of jeff hirschs the eleventh plague in the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and two thirds of the population left dead from influenza. I have never really known what it felt like to fend for myself in a. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch 20110901 hardcover 1742. Eleventh plague, the book by jeff hirsch thriftbooks. In the aftermath of a war, americas landscape has been ravaged and twothirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. By continuing to use this site, we assume you consent for cookies to be used. He was born into a family, which his mother had passed.
If youre new to me and this blog, you can read a sample of my first novel, the eleventh plague, here. Sep 01, 2011 listen to eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch. The eleventh plague quiz set the eleventh plague, 8th grade reading. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch paperback book the. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived. Listen to eleventh plague audiobook by jeff hirsch. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the eleventh plague, a series of events happens to change the story later on in the book. In future books by jeff hirsch, id hope to see a more even pace for the book. It is about how a plague extinguishes most of the population of the united states. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch the eleventh plague, suzanne collins, coffee table books.
Dec 28, 1998 the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch was a very interesting book. To ask other readers questions about the eleventh plague, please sign up. 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. The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch fantastic fiction. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. All stephen quinn ever wants in his hectic life is a place where he can feel belonged and call home. I read and enjoyed jeff hirsch s debut novel, the eleventh plague. I liked this quote a lot but it also means very much to the book because it is the last words stephen hears from his. I was excited to read this debut novel from jeff hirsch, especially after word got out that. Im taking a bit of a hiatus from school visits and other appearances at the moment. Jeff hirsch books list of books by author jeff hirsch. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the eleventh plague. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in jeff hirschs excellent, taut debut novel. 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.
The eleventh plague novel guide by right down the middle with. The second book i wrote was called after the end of the world. Aug 02, 20 jeff hirsch s debut novel the eleventh plague is an ominous story of our world ravaged by p11, a deadly strain of influenza. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived and became salvagers, roaming the country in search of material to trade for food and. This novel guide is designed to go along with the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch. Jeff hirsch the eleventh plague in an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. He takes a week or two to read the book, then goes to school and takes a quiz sidenote. The story hits really close to home, perhaps even a little bit too close for comfort. Stephen is a teenage boy treks across the abandoned landscape of dusty cars and casinos along with his father and grandfather. The eleventh plague kindle edition by hirsch, jeff. It was truly terrible and, god willing, will never see the light of day. Jeff hirsch stephen is a 15 year old boy who as only known the life of a scavenger.
The eleventh plague, book by jeff hirsch paperback. Cities that once thrived are now nothing but rubble. Thus, when i saw news of this new dystopian sf novel, i was very interested to see how this new. Jeff hirsch graduated from the university of california, san diego, with an mfa in dramatic writing. The answers to the ultimate ya quiz, and the winner of. If youre a fan of dystopian fiction, you should definitely put the eleventh plague on your list of good reads. Fifteenyearold stephen quinn and his family were among the few that survived and became salvagers, roaming the country in search of material to trade.
Hirsch portrays his characters in vivid reality young adult readers will be kept in suspense throughout as questions, mysteries, and revelations are slowly divulged even up to the last page. A history of infectious disease, altman, linda jacobs, 9. However everything is opposite of what i think the future will be like. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Breakaway is his fourth book, following three books for teens the eleventh plague, magisterium and the darkest path. This book takes place in america some time in the near future. Freebooknotes found 4 important quotes from 4 key chapters of the eleventh plague by jeff hirsch.
The eleventh plague by jeff hirsch was a very interesting book. The eleventh plague in an america devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving. Now, twenty years later, the world is faced with a choicerebuild what was or make something new. The eleventh plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nosedived into a futuristic nightmare. Conferred i stripped off my coat and lay in the grass, watching as jackson and derrick conferred.
The eleventh plague quaint chronicles book 2 by darren craske. The first book i ever wrote was called the real names of rock stars. See all books authored by jeff hirsch, including 39 clues, the. For your reference, we provided these the eleventh plague quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. A decade after a weaponized plague devastates the united states, two teens discover romance and a cautious. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the eleventh plague. Jeff wrote the eleventh plague, the darkest path, magisterium and 39 clues.
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