![]() ![]() A top-notch addition to the popular topic of deadly diseases. Gail Jarrow is the author of nonfiction books and novels for readers ages 8-18. More than a chronological account, this exploration pays tribute to the power of public health measures and raises questions about the ethics of protecting the public by quarantining someone like Mallon, who sued for her freedom. Jarrow follows Red Madness with a second captivating book in her planned. ★ "An unusually attractive design incorporates many photographs, such artifacts as posters and cartoons, and sidebars. ★ "A nonfiction page-turner relying upon extensive research and copious source notes, this is a fantastic addition to any library." - School Library Journal, starred review ![]() Replete with archival photos, this thorough account brings readers to the present day and modern medicine's fight against what is still a scourge in many countries." - Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Jarrow follows Red Madness with a second captivating book in her planned trilogy on deadly diseases. will find this an absorbing account of what actually happened." - Booklist, starred review ![]() Readers who are curious about Typhoid Mary. ![]() The book's large format allows for excellent reproductions of the many period photos, prints, and documents. Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat is written by Gail Jarrow and published by Calkins Creek. Washington Post Best Childrens Book This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio. ★ "The writing is lucid, well organized, and informative. ![]()
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