From New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris comes a riveting middle grade nonfiction about diseases that have shaped human history. She's author of Facemaker and Butchering Art.
Tells the story of plagues and diseases throughout human history, from Black Death to Smallpox, and how they've changed the trajectory of civilization--a book with newfound relevance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 is mentioned, it is not covered in depth.
With riveting facts, pitch-perfect humor, and just the right amount of macabre, this book should appeal to the same audience that loved How They Croaked.
Caricaturist Adrian Teal (20k Instagram followers) brings history to life with his vivid illustrations, colored in black and red.
Lindsey Fitzharris's books for adults have received widespread acclaim and garnered extremely strong sales (The Butchering Art has sold 125k+ copies across all formats).
The author and illustrator are a wife-and-husband duo who work together seamlessly. The author is well-connected to media outlets, reviewers, and gatekeepers, with a devoted fanbase (117k Twitter followers, 319k Instagram followers).
