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linnjbookis's review against another edition
5.0
En otrolig historisk fiktion berättelse med Sara och hur hennes by drabbas av spanska sjukan, den senaste pandemin. Otroligt relaterande med den nutida pandemin som drabbar oss nu. Men också väldigt lärorik med sina historiska grunder och vinklar.
Älskar slutet när Josef, Saras halvbror, säger att de döda lyfter upp oss. Otroligt fint och vackert tänkt från ett barn. Att döden är otroligt hjärtskärande och hemskt, men de döda lever alltid med oss och håller upp oss.
Älskar slutet när Josef, Saras halvbror, säger att de döda lyfter upp oss. Otroligt fint och vackert tänkt från ett barn. Att döden är otroligt hjärtskärande och hemskt, men de döda lever alltid med oss och håller upp oss.
alainajreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first read of the Girls Survive series geared towards middle-grade readers. I would’ve loved this series when I was a preteen! (I’d recommend it for those who grew up loving American Girl and Dear America books.)
Daisy and the Deadly Flu was actually written and published before the COVID-19 pandemic and the author’s note has some parallels between the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and the 1918 Flu that feel timely today.
The conclusion felt a little abrupt and the events of the story mostly occur over the course of a few days, but overall it was an interesting story. I liked the added element to Daisy being German-American in a small Minnesota town during WW1.
Daisy and the Deadly Flu was actually written and published before the COVID-19 pandemic and the author’s note has some parallels between the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and the 1918 Flu that feel timely today.
The conclusion felt a little abrupt and the events of the story mostly occur over the course of a few days, but overall it was an interesting story. I liked the added element to Daisy being German-American in a small Minnesota town during WW1.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
This story is grim and deeply sad, and because it is so short, most of the page count goes towards the devastation of the influenza pandemic, without much character development or many lighter moments to help a young reader process the tragedies. Many of the Girls Survive books would be difficult for highly sensitive children to read, but this one is so unremittingly bleak and so relevant to current experiences that parents and educators should be particularly careful when introducing this title.
Some reviewers have critiqued this chapter book for not addressing the current pandemic, but I'm not sure how it was supposed to, when it was published in FEBRUARY of 2020, and written well before that. I found it surreal and intriguing to read this, knowing that all of the parallels to current events and experiences were purely coincidental.
I enjoyed reading the author's note at the end, which provides context for aspects of this story, such as the prejudice against German Americans in the World War One era and the temporary governmental acts that suppressed freedom of speech and the freedom of the press at that time. The author also writes about her research into the influenza pandemic, referencing specific details related to the real town where she set this story. She also writes about how difficult it was for her to try to wrap her mind around the number of people who had died in the influenza pandemic.
This makes me wonder how she has coped with COVID-19, especially on the heels of a project like this. In future editions, it would be beneficial for the publisher to add a note related to the current pandemic, but as it stands, this book is a fascinating glimpse into some of the last pandemic fiction and pandemic research that we will ever have that is uninfluenced by COVID-19.
Some reviewers have critiqued this chapter book for not addressing the current pandemic, but I'm not sure how it was supposed to, when it was published in FEBRUARY of 2020, and written well before that. I found it surreal and intriguing to read this, knowing that all of the parallels to current events and experiences were purely coincidental.
I enjoyed reading the author's note at the end, which provides context for aspects of this story, such as the prejudice against German Americans in the World War One era and the temporary governmental acts that suppressed freedom of speech and the freedom of the press at that time. The author also writes about her research into the influenza pandemic, referencing specific details related to the real town where she set this story. She also writes about how difficult it was for her to try to wrap her mind around the number of people who had died in the influenza pandemic.
This makes me wonder how she has coped with COVID-19, especially on the heels of a project like this. In future editions, it would be beneficial for the publisher to add a note related to the current pandemic, but as it stands, this book is a fascinating glimpse into some of the last pandemic fiction and pandemic research that we will ever have that is uninfluenced by COVID-19.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
3.0
A highly topical book for the Girls' Survive series. It's so topical, in fact, that it's anxiety-producing to read, and it's quite disappointing that the afterword does not reflect the current crisis at all. While the research level in this book is high, the writing lets it down somewhat -- there are so many inexplicable bits and pieces -- why does Daisy feel responsible for her mother's death? Why does Bertha treat her so badly? Why does Daisy ignore all of the advice to isolate in order to avoid infection? Her careless behavior doesn't make a difference one way or the other, anyway, but it enhances the feeling of powerlessness. I think the author has potential, and there's good stuff in here, too, but this particular book is lacking something. Also, I continue to dislike this illustrator. Maybe I'm just having an off day.
america_maxon1096's review against another edition
challenging
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shellys's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite in the series.
Adequate, covers the flu, sentiments against Germans, and the Acts of Sedition. Very little character or story development.
Adequate, covers the flu, sentiments against Germans, and the Acts of Sedition. Very little character or story development.
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