Books Like The Great Plague
Families who loved The Great Plague by Pamela Oldfield often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Great Plague by Pamela Oldfield often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is processing a period of collective upheaval or asking big questions about how communities survive difficult historical moments. Written as a diary, it offers a personal window into the fear, resilience, and daily realities of life during a health crisis. It is an ideal bridge for children who are curious about the human side of history beyond just facts and dates. Through the eyes of Alice, a young girl living in 17th-century London, the story explores heavy themes of loss and anxiety alongside the quiet strength found in family bonds. While it deals directly with the realities of the bubonic plague, it remains grounded in Alice's relatable perspective. This book is best suited for readers aged 9 to 14 who are ready for a realistic, emotionally resonant look at human perseverance.
