Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History πŸ’€πŸͺ–
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Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History πŸ’€πŸͺ–

B1IntermediateMay 6, 202624 min
  • Interview
  • History

This week on BookQuest, we’re exploring two incredible historical stories about girls facing impossible odds and making tough choices. On the Shelf This Week: Iszi Lawrence joins the show to talk about Doomsday, a heart-pounding race through 1348. As the Black Death spreads, one girl must navigate a world of fear, suspicion, and superstition to survive the plague. Karen McCombie also features with My Family the Enemy, a moving story of loyalty and conscience. This emotional tale follows a girl navigating friendship and identity when her family’s views put her at odds with...

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Hello and welcome to the Fun Kids BookQuest podcast. My name is Bex. I love books and on the way for you, I have got two in particular that I think you're going to love as well,

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We've got Karen McCumbie here a little bit later to tell us about her story, My Family, the Enemy, but first Izzy Lawrence is joining me with a fast paced historical adventure that is very funny indeed. Nora hated Normans.

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They were like the elves believed to roam in the forest. They looked like normal people, but there was something wrong with them. From their stupid language to their stupid haircuts. weren't just different, they were evil. She didn't want anything to do with them,

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