The devastating bubonic plague of the 1300s killed millions-but science sleuth Marnie and her trusted AI sidekick Glitch discover there's more to the story when they research the plague for a school assignment. How did the plague start, and how did it spread? How do scientists and doctors work today to stop the spread of similar infectious diseases? Marnie is on the case to learn about Black Death and what it taught humanity about disease, medicine, and the power of science.
A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and accessible text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format.
Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
| ISBN: | 9798887702445 |
| Publication date: | 18th December 2025 |
| Author: | Ruth Redford |
| Illustrator: | Jake Hill |
| Publisher: | Mayo Clinic Press Kids an imprint of Mayo Clinic Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 9+ |
| Series: | Marnie's Medical Mysteries |
| Genres: |
Classic European style / tradition comic books History The Natural World Science Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cartoons and comic strips Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health |
The devastating bubonic plague of the 1300s killed millions-but science sleuth Marnie and her trusted AI sidekick Glitch discover there's more to the story when they research the plague for a school assignment. How did the plague start, and how did it spread?
The Plague Files is aimed at readers aged 9 and over.
The Plague Files features in the following genres: Classic European style / tradition comic books, History, The Natural World, Science, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cartoons and comic strips, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health
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The Plague Files was written by Ruth Redford and published by Mayo Clinic Press Kids an imprint of Mayo Clinic Press
The Plague Files has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Marnie's Medical Mysteries series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Not Available.