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A review by mary00
At the Sign of the Sugared Plum by Mary Hooper
3.0
3 1/2 stars. This YA historical fiction is set in London during the Great Plague of the 1600s. I thought that the author did a great job of creating the setting and incorporating the historical details in an entertaining manner. I learned many new facts about the time period and the events of the plague.
Sometimes, however, the tone of the book felt a bit too lighthearted for the events taking place. Also, though the main characters were likable and I enjoyed reading the story through Hannah's eyes, I often found myself wondering if the characters may be just a bit too modern for the time frame of the book.
That being said, overall this was an enjoyable, quick, and informative read. With it's small size and interesting story I think it would be a great way to introduce more reluctant teenage readers to the historical period it represents. It definitely has teen appeal.
Sometimes, however, the tone of the book felt a bit too lighthearted for the events taking place. Also, though the main characters were likable and I enjoyed reading the story through Hannah's eyes, I often found myself wondering if the characters may be just a bit too modern for the time frame of the book.
That being said, overall this was an enjoyable, quick, and informative read. With it's small size and interesting story I think it would be a great way to introduce more reluctant teenage readers to the historical period it represents. It definitely has teen appeal.