Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • Early 1900s
2015
Adult
10-14 years
1020L
Super Short Summary
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary by Gail Jarrow chronicles the true story of Mary Mallon, known as Typhoid Mary, who was an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the early 1900s. The book explores public health challenges and the efforts of researchers and health officials to understand and contain the spread of typhoid fever.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gail Jarrow's Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary offers a compelling narrative blending medical history with detective work. Reviewers praise its engaging storytelling and educational value, making complex topics accessible to younger audiences. However, some feel it could provide more context on broader historical implications. Overall, it's a captivating read for those interested in public health history.
Who Should Read Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary?
Readers who enjoy Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary by Gail Jarrow are typically students or adults drawn to medical mysteries and historical epidemiology. Fans of The Great Trouble: A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel by Deborah Hopkinson would find it similarly engaging.
974 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • Early 1900s
2015
Adult
10-14 years
1020L
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