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The Great Trouble

A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel

A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel

A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel

A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson

By Deborah Hopkinson
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    About The Great Trouble

    “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 (“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

    About The Great Trouble

    “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 (“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

    About The Great Trouble

    “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 (“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

    About The Great Trouble

    “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 (“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

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    Also by Deborah Hopkinson

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    About 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.

    About 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.

    About 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.

    About 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.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Feb 10, 2015 | 272 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780375843082

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780375848186

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 256 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780449818190

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 10, 2013 | 357 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780804123600

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    Praise

    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.”

    Awards

    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year WINNER

    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2015

    Hawaii Nene Award NOMINEE

    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award NOMINEE

    Kansas William Allen White Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2016

    Kentucky Bluegrass Award NOMINEE 2015

    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award NOMINEE 2016

    Missouri Mark Twain Award NOMINEE 2016

    Oklahoma Sequoyah Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2016

    Oregon Book Award NOMINEE 2015

    South Carolina Junior Book Award NOMINEE

    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award NOMINEE 2015

    Washington Sasquatch Reading Program NOMINEE 2015

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

    Texas Lone Star Reading List SELECTION

    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers AWARD 2014

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

    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award AWARD

    Utah Children’s Book Award AWARD

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