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Magical History Tour #5
Nina och Nino lär om pesten
I flera tusen år har pesten varit en dödlig sjukdom. Pest är en mycket smittsam sjukdom som överförs till människan via djur. Den har lett till stora pandemier och till att flera miljoner människor har dött över hela världen. Nina och Nino tar reda på vad en pandemi är och hur olika pandemier har sett ut genom tiderna. Det är en enkel och levande berättelse som hjälper oss att bättre förstå dagens pandemi.
Nina och Ninos resor genom tid och rum passar perfekt för alla i slukaråldern som är intresserade av historia. Nina & Nino lär om... är en spännande faktaserie som till formen blandar serierutor och faktatext.
Hegas böcker - lätta att läsa. Svåra att motstå.
Nina och Ninos resor genom tid och rum passar perfekt för alla i slukaråldern som är intresserade av historia. Nina & Nino lär om... är en spännande faktaserie som till formen blandar serierutor och faktatext.
Hegas böcker - lätta att läsa. Svåra att motstå.
50 pages, Hardcover
First published October 2, 2020
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May 17, 2025
Feedback from Ms 9: not for bedtime reading. The first few pages had illustrations of patients infected with bubonic plague — body covered in bumpy lymph nodes inflammations, skin coloured green, a raised foot with black toes, the patient’s (comic, wrinkled forehead, tongue out) dying expression
(Really, all amusing for me but apparently not for her)
She said she might dream about it. Fair.
In the meantime, Ms 5 gobbled it up. Combating sleepiness to see more of the picture strips of the infected. So in this light, i do agree, not for bedtime reading for the guardians who just want to end the day already.
We did continue about an hour from sleeptime the next day, figured, they would have found other things to preoccupy their thoughts after. Dump a paper stack over the other piles of memory to be sorted out by their subconscious during sleep.
Then https://imgur.com/a/walls-of-caffa-0k... (sample page)
..the throwing of the infected corpses over the wall during the Siege of Caffa when the Mongols couldnt enter.. how can we stop now! The earliest documented form of biowarfare? Side-quest googling together the travel options to modern day Foedosia, Crimea — let’s see.. a resort city! It has beaches, mineral springs, and mud baths, sanatoria, and rest homes. Sorry kids, getting back, just that a retirement place too! Has come a long way from crafting the art for caring for the dying.. far or near. Maybe in 25 years Russia and Ukraine would have shook hands. Ok back to it!
Reading to the blood-letting prior to medicine (reminded them of the blood bowls we saw in a museum exhibit when barbers before held surgeon- status, and how the symbol 💈 has come about.. related to the Plague? No.) Back to it. Ms 9 commented how people sought out ways that didnt make sense.. even burning of witches. Told her these were the days of pre-modern medicine. Some people even believed the earth is flat just the same way they thought the plague was caused by some planetary alignments and/or crystal stuff.. religious wars because of fear sown by things they couldnt explain. (And then I stopped, i really couldn’t qualify my examples as pre-modern medicine, these still happen today.) Back to it!
The mask, with beaks worn by doctors who treated the plague.. where the beak was filled with aromatic herbs to “purify” the “fouled” air.. way before people have discovered about microbes. N95 looks back to its family tree and sees how ridiculous his ancestors were. (Googled “did Louis Vuitton release masks?” Because the medical mask industry in the fashion would have been a lucrative business and LV stamps its monogram everywhere, wouldnt be surprised if there was an LV trash bin.. ok back to it.) Btw, great selection of bookcover.
Arrived at the last two pages were being summarised in a timeline, the two were sleeping. Note though, that this isnt a long book.. if book length was a factor to you. Just took hours for us with all the unintentional pitstops and sidequests.
That night, i dreamt about being in the cargo hold of a ship (the way slaves are depicted to be transported in movies) and there were rats :)))) Nothing really happens, but I guess Ms 9 is right — not a bedtime story.
(Really, all amusing for me but apparently not for her)
She said she might dream about it. Fair.
In the meantime, Ms 5 gobbled it up. Combating sleepiness to see more of the picture strips of the infected. So in this light, i do agree, not for bedtime reading for the guardians who just want to end the day already.
We did continue about an hour from sleeptime the next day, figured, they would have found other things to preoccupy their thoughts after. Dump a paper stack over the other piles of memory to be sorted out by their subconscious during sleep.
Then https://imgur.com/a/walls-of-caffa-0k... (sample page)
..the throwing of the infected corpses over the wall during the Siege of Caffa when the Mongols couldnt enter.. how can we stop now! The earliest documented form of biowarfare? Side-quest googling together the travel options to modern day Foedosia, Crimea — let’s see.. a resort city! It has beaches, mineral springs, and mud baths, sanatoria, and rest homes. Sorry kids, getting back, just that a retirement place too! Has come a long way from crafting the art for caring for the dying.. far or near. Maybe in 25 years Russia and Ukraine would have shook hands. Ok back to it!
Reading to the blood-letting prior to medicine (reminded them of the blood bowls we saw in a museum exhibit when barbers before held surgeon- status, and how the symbol 💈 has come about.. related to the Plague? No.) Back to it. Ms 9 commented how people sought out ways that didnt make sense.. even burning of witches. Told her these were the days of pre-modern medicine. Some people even believed the earth is flat just the same way they thought the plague was caused by some planetary alignments and/or crystal stuff.. religious wars because of fear sown by things they couldnt explain. (And then I stopped, i really couldn’t qualify my examples as pre-modern medicine, these still happen today.) Back to it!
The mask, with beaks worn by doctors who treated the plague.. where the beak was filled with aromatic herbs to “purify” the “fouled” air.. way before people have discovered about microbes. N95 looks back to its family tree and sees how ridiculous his ancestors were. (Googled “did Louis Vuitton release masks?” Because the medical mask industry in the fashion would have been a lucrative business and LV stamps its monogram everywhere, wouldnt be surprised if there was an LV trash bin.. ok back to it.) Btw, great selection of bookcover.
Arrived at the last two pages were being summarised in a timeline, the two were sleeping. Note though, that this isnt a long book.. if book length was a factor to you. Just took hours for us with all the unintentional pitstops and sidequests.
That night, i dreamt about being in the cargo hold of a ship (the way slaves are depicted to be transported in movies) and there were rats :)))) Nothing really happens, but I guess Ms 9 is right — not a bedtime story.
October 7, 2021
10/3/2021 Terrific, as always. Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
10/7/2021 Technically, this is a children's book, but honestly, I wish everyone would read this!
In the fifth volume of this deeply intelligent, highly accessible history series, our intrepid guides, Annie and Nico, go on a tour of historical pandemics, focusing primarily on the plague. They cover the historical and geographical spread of the disease -- at least as it was recorded and correctly identified -- from the 6th century BC when it was known as the Justinian Plague, to the last modern mass outbreak after Japan dropped dirty bombs carrying the bacteria over China during World War II. Since then, incidents of the plague have been isolated and controlled by the World Health Organization and local health authorities. It's still deadly, but with proper monitoring, the world has been spared the waves of death the plague caused for millennia.
If only we could say the same for other diseases! Fabrice Erre and Sylvain Savoia touch on other pandemics including COVID-19 in the bonus material, and while they remain quite neutral in their factual reporting, it's hard to miss the sharp irony that underlines the entire book as they discuss how the disease spreads, how to contain it, and how woefully and sometimes willfully ignorant people can be. One of my favorite panels in this book has the 14th century Pope Clement VI pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration as he tries to stop flagellants from parading from town to town, bringing both disease and riots in their wake. Some people just don't want to listen to authority, never mind common sense, so certain are they of their own specialness.
Annie and Nico explain all this to readers in clear language, with their own irrepressible humor and antics adding just the right touch of entertainment to the proceedings. I learned a lot from reading this, as would anyone capable of reading historical comics on their own. As always, Mssrs Erre and Savoia make for a brilliant team, with art that is as deeply witty as the text is thoughtful. Props also to Nanette McGuinness for her translations here!
On a slightly sadder note, Papercutz editor-in-chief Jim Salicrup, a COVID-19 survivor himself, dedicates this volume to David Anthony Kraft, a comics writer and publisher who wasn't so lucky in his own encounter with the terrible disease. People need to read this book and get vaccinated if possible, and practice masking and social distancing as necessary. We can save lives if we all work together, else we'll be doomed to repeat the history Annie and Nico and their creators have taken such pains to educate us about and against.
Magical History Tour #5: The Plague, History Of A Pandemic by Fabrice Erre & Sylvain Savoia was published September 28 2021 by Papercutz Press and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
10/7/2021 Technically, this is a children's book, but honestly, I wish everyone would read this!
In the fifth volume of this deeply intelligent, highly accessible history series, our intrepid guides, Annie and Nico, go on a tour of historical pandemics, focusing primarily on the plague. They cover the historical and geographical spread of the disease -- at least as it was recorded and correctly identified -- from the 6th century BC when it was known as the Justinian Plague, to the last modern mass outbreak after Japan dropped dirty bombs carrying the bacteria over China during World War II. Since then, incidents of the plague have been isolated and controlled by the World Health Organization and local health authorities. It's still deadly, but with proper monitoring, the world has been spared the waves of death the plague caused for millennia.
If only we could say the same for other diseases! Fabrice Erre and Sylvain Savoia touch on other pandemics including COVID-19 in the bonus material, and while they remain quite neutral in their factual reporting, it's hard to miss the sharp irony that underlines the entire book as they discuss how the disease spreads, how to contain it, and how woefully and sometimes willfully ignorant people can be. One of my favorite panels in this book has the 14th century Pope Clement VI pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration as he tries to stop flagellants from parading from town to town, bringing both disease and riots in their wake. Some people just don't want to listen to authority, never mind common sense, so certain are they of their own specialness.
Annie and Nico explain all this to readers in clear language, with their own irrepressible humor and antics adding just the right touch of entertainment to the proceedings. I learned a lot from reading this, as would anyone capable of reading historical comics on their own. As always, Mssrs Erre and Savoia make for a brilliant team, with art that is as deeply witty as the text is thoughtful. Props also to Nanette McGuinness for her translations here!
On a slightly sadder note, Papercutz editor-in-chief Jim Salicrup, a COVID-19 survivor himself, dedicates this volume to David Anthony Kraft, a comics writer and publisher who wasn't so lucky in his own encounter with the terrible disease. People need to read this book and get vaccinated if possible, and practice masking and social distancing as necessary. We can save lives if we all work together, else we'll be doomed to repeat the history Annie and Nico and their creators have taken such pains to educate us about and against.
Magical History Tour #5: The Plague, History Of A Pandemic by Fabrice Erre & Sylvain Savoia was published September 28 2021 by Papercutz Press and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
July 15, 2021
The 5 here is rounded up. While I love the Magical History Tour series, I am always looking for more, so this is a 4.5 read. However, ages 7 to 10 are the perfect ages for this book and the text and information is perfect for them. Dealing with plagues throughout history, plus the recent pandemic (at the end of the book), this thoughtful and accessible book is a great way to be introduced to the history of plagues, pandemics, even the history of travel/merchants, medical and scientific history and discoveries. These books are a perfect addition to the classroom and for the parent and child to sit and talk about the subject one-on-one. I am sure even adults will learn something they were not aware of. There is a touching afterwards by Jim Salicrup, Editor-in-Chief to a friend who passed from Covid (as well as his own experiences with the disease).
November 9, 2021
I think topics like this are incredibly important to talk about, especially these days. But there are pages in this book that are just inaccurate. And it's disappointing because kids need to learn history, and they WANT to learn history. I know in some books like this information is summarized to be more digestible for younger audiences, but that didn't seem the case in this book. I'm sure some might argue they're simply "technicalities", but in an age of massive misinformation, I think it's important to be very accurate and mindful of our words.
I will say, the book flows nice, I think kids would enjoy the length and the images. But if you're going to do a report on the topic, I'd recommend gathering multiple sources. Think of this book as an interesting starting off point.
I will say, the book flows nice, I think kids would enjoy the length and the images. But if you're going to do a report on the topic, I'd recommend gathering multiple sources. Think of this book as an interesting starting off point.
July 16, 2021
Graphic Non-Fiction
I received an electronic ARC from Papercutz.
This series brings history to life for middle grade readers. Along with the two narrators, they enter the scenes and learn in "real" time. The illustrations show a realistic view of what takes place. In this volume, readers see the plague as it has raged through several historical periods. Erre lets readers see just how long these diseases have affected human life. The informative text included at the end brings readers to the Covid-19 pandemic and shows how it is part of the overall disease spectrum.
I received an electronic ARC from Papercutz.
This series brings history to life for middle grade readers. Along with the two narrators, they enter the scenes and learn in "real" time. The illustrations show a realistic view of what takes place. In this volume, readers see the plague as it has raged through several historical periods. Erre lets readers see just how long these diseases have affected human life. The informative text included at the end brings readers to the Covid-19 pandemic and shows how it is part of the overall disease spectrum.
March 13, 2022
I am loving this series!
August 26, 2022
It was a very interesting look into the past regarding the pandemics that have roamed the Earth and the history of them.
April 24, 2024
Good book on plague
November 1, 2024
135×170mm HC ¦ D.L. 10/2020 ¦ 5,90€ = eo
-›selective varnish on both sides and spine
+6 pages of paragraphs detailing: people/etc.
-›selective varnish on both sides and spine
+6 pages of paragraphs detailing: people/etc.
January 31, 2025
This seems like a cool series!
September 2, 2025
It talked a lot about what times the plague hit. More information on some of the other subjects, such as attempted cures, and the consequences of so many people dying.
October 20, 2020
https://lapommequirougit.com/2020/10/...
Je remercie les Éditions Dupuis pour l’envoi de cette lecture. Nous nous retrouvons aujourd’hui pour une nouvelle BD éducative. J’aime beaucoup l’histoire comme vous avez déjà pu le lire dans certaines de mes chroniques, c’est tout naturellement que cette BD m’a attiré !
Nous retrouvons ici deux personnages, Ariane et Nino. Ce sont deux enfants, frères et sœurs. Ici, Ariane, la plus âgé va expliquer l’histoire de la peste à son frère. Comment elle est apparue soudainement et surtout comment elle a disparu aussi rapidement, même si sa menace plane toujours autour de nous.
Cette BD est vraiment sympathique. L’histoire de la peste y est vraiment bien expliquée et on y retrouve tous les détails nécessaires. Pour autant, cela n’est pas trop lourd et nous permet de bien comprendre les informations qu’on nous donne.
Petit point bonus pour la BD, on y retrouve à la fin, quelques détails sur les personnages importants liés à l’histoire de la peste et une courbe chronologique qui récapitule ce qui a été abordé auparavant.
En bref, j’ai apprécié de découvrir l’univers d’Ariane & Nino et je pense que par curiosité j’achèterais sans doute les autres de la même série. C’est vraiment une BD idéale si vous souhaitez apprendre de nouvelle chose à votre enfant ou adolescent. 😉
Je remercie les Éditions Dupuis pour l’envoi de cette lecture. Nous nous retrouvons aujourd’hui pour une nouvelle BD éducative. J’aime beaucoup l’histoire comme vous avez déjà pu le lire dans certaines de mes chroniques, c’est tout naturellement que cette BD m’a attiré !
Nous retrouvons ici deux personnages, Ariane et Nino. Ce sont deux enfants, frères et sœurs. Ici, Ariane, la plus âgé va expliquer l’histoire de la peste à son frère. Comment elle est apparue soudainement et surtout comment elle a disparu aussi rapidement, même si sa menace plane toujours autour de nous.
Cette BD est vraiment sympathique. L’histoire de la peste y est vraiment bien expliquée et on y retrouve tous les détails nécessaires. Pour autant, cela n’est pas trop lourd et nous permet de bien comprendre les informations qu’on nous donne.
Petit point bonus pour la BD, on y retrouve à la fin, quelques détails sur les personnages importants liés à l’histoire de la peste et une courbe chronologique qui récapitule ce qui a été abordé auparavant.
En bref, j’ai apprécié de découvrir l’univers d’Ariane & Nino et je pense que par curiosité j’achèterais sans doute les autres de la même série. C’est vraiment une BD idéale si vous souhaitez apprendre de nouvelle chose à votre enfant ou adolescent. 😉
November 22, 2020
Je découvre cette série grâce à NetGalley
Le sujet n'est pas forcement évident mais il est totalement dans l'actualité. J'ai trouvé très intéressant de revenir aux origines d'une maladie qui a marqué le monde de plusieurs pandémies.
L'album est bien construit, et raconte chronologiquement l'apparition et l'évolution de cette terrible maladie. Elle met en évidence le mode de transmission tout en montrant l'ignorance de l'époque face à l'épidémie.
Le propos est servie par un dessin réaliste sans être trop dur. On suit les deux personnages qui nous explique tout et je dois dire que j'ai appris pas mal de choses sur l'histoire de cette maladie qui sévit toujours dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.
L'album propose à la fin des pages explicatives sur les personnes marquantes dans l'histoire de la peste mais aussi sur les découvertes qui ont jalonné sa compréhension.
Ce livre très bien fait fait partie d'une collection qui mérite d'être connue. A découvrir si vous êtes curieux ou féru d'Histoire.
Le sujet n'est pas forcement évident mais il est totalement dans l'actualité. J'ai trouvé très intéressant de revenir aux origines d'une maladie qui a marqué le monde de plusieurs pandémies.
L'album est bien construit, et raconte chronologiquement l'apparition et l'évolution de cette terrible maladie. Elle met en évidence le mode de transmission tout en montrant l'ignorance de l'époque face à l'épidémie.
Le propos est servie par un dessin réaliste sans être trop dur. On suit les deux personnages qui nous explique tout et je dois dire que j'ai appris pas mal de choses sur l'histoire de cette maladie qui sévit toujours dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.
L'album propose à la fin des pages explicatives sur les personnes marquantes dans l'histoire de la peste mais aussi sur les découvertes qui ont jalonné sa compréhension.
Ce livre très bien fait fait partie d'une collection qui mérite d'être connue. A découvrir si vous êtes curieux ou féru d'Histoire.
November 21, 2020
Merci aux éditions Dupuis et à Netgalley de m'avoir permis de découvrir ce titre.
J'ai trouvé que cette BD expliquait très bien et de façon ludique, les virus, les maladies, les pandémies etc. Le format BD fait que ces informations sont très accessibles et donnent plus envie de s'y intéresser que si c'était uniquement du texte. La partie documentaire après la BD fournit de nombreuses informations complémentaires sous forme de frises chronologiques, de mini-biographies etc.
Ce titre est très intéressant et peut en apprendre beaucoup aux petits et aux plus grands !
J'ai trouvé que cette BD expliquait très bien et de façon ludique, les virus, les maladies, les pandémies etc. Le format BD fait que ces informations sont très accessibles et donnent plus envie de s'y intéresser que si c'était uniquement du texte. La partie documentaire après la BD fournit de nombreuses informations complémentaires sous forme de frises chronologiques, de mini-biographies etc.
Ce titre est très intéressant et peut en apprendre beaucoup aux petits et aux plus grands !
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