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At the Sign of the Sugared Plum

At the Sign of the Sugared Plum

Published in
2003
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Description

It is 1665 and Hannah is full of excitement at the prospect of her first trip to London. She is going to help her sister, Sarah, in her candy shop, 'The Sugared Plum'. But Hannah does not get the welcoming reception she expected from her sister, because the Plague is taking hold of London. However, Hannah is determined to stay and together the two young women face the worst-with the possibility of their own demise, growing ever closer. But through it all they persevere with the support of their neighbors and each other. And at last, they find hope in a daring attempt to escape the city.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
169 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Insight into 17th-century London life
  • Understanding of the impact of the plague
  • Themes of resilience and family bonds
  • Historically rich narrative