Edyth grew up in a quiet village with a loving family, before losing everything she holds dear in the blink of an eye. Suddenly sent to live in a priory and work with ancient texts, Edyth must come to terms with her new life and the gifts she discovers in herself. But outside the priory, something much worse is coming. With the reappearance of a boy from her past and the ominous Great Plague creeping closer and closer to the priory, it will be up to Edyth to rise above it all and save herself.
From the award-winning author-illustrator of What the Night Sings comes a new journey of self-discovery and love in the most uncertain times.
Glossary. Author’s note. Translations. Maps. Full-color illustrations created using acrylic ink, watercolor, and black-colored pencil, and enhanced digitally.
Topics <p>Bubonic plague. Black Death. The Plague. Disease outbreaks. Fourteenth-century Europe. Cloisters. Nuns. Illuminated manuscripts. Synesthesia. Visions.</p>
Lexile 760L
Trim Size 9" x 7"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-08-24
JLG Release Date Oct 2020
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.