A Parcel of Patterns
A Parcel of Patterns by Jill Paton Walsh is a poignant exploration of a historical event, published by Penguin Books, Limited in April 1988. This edition spans 137 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Mall Percival as she recounts the arrival of the plague in her Derbyshire village of Eyam in 1665, detailing the villagers’ decision to isolate themselves in a desperate attempt to halt the disease’s spread.
Readers will find a vivid depiction of the challenges faced by the community as they confront the devastating impact of the plague, with three-fourths of the villagers succumbing by the end of the following year. The book delves into themes of survival and sacrifice, while also touching on concepts of size and shape as they relate to the human experience during a crisis. This edition offers a reflective look at a significant moment in history through the lens of juvenile fiction.
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Mall Percival tells how the plague came to her Derbyshire village of Eyam in the year 1665, how the villagers determined to isolate themselves to prevent further spread of the disease, and how three-fourths of them died before the end of the following year.
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