Plague and Fire
Band 11/Lime
(Author) Richard PlattIn 1665, London was a dangerous place in which to live. A plague had swept across London, and a quarter of the city's population died. A year later, tragedy struck London again and the Great Fire of London destroyed two-thirds of the city. Richard Platt explores both events and how the city survived in this fascinating information book. - Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. - Text type: An information book - Curriculum links: History: How do we know about the great fire of London?
Richard Platt
Richard Platt is a prolific author known for his award-winning children's book "Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter". His engaging narrative style effortlessly combines fact with fiction, making history come alive for young readers. Platt's key contribution lies in his ability to educate and entertain simultaneously through his compelling storytelling.