Cover of If I die before I wake

If I die before I wake

The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona Macgregor

by Jean Little

Dear Canada

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a fierce flu outbreak sweeps through Toronto, Fee clings tightly to her twin sister Fanny, capturing her fears and hopes in a diary. As the illness claims loved ones, Fee’s courage and love shine through in the face of loss and uncertainty. This heartfelt story explores family bonds and growing up during a time of crisis.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMaturationHistoricalInfluenza EpidemicTwins

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780439988377
Pages
243
Publisher
Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,661

Genres

Diary fiction

Subjects

Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 -- Canada -- Juvenile fictionWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Canada -- Juvenile fictionMaturation (Psychology) -- Juvenile fictionTwins -- Juvenile fictionFamily -- Juvenile fictionJuvenile fictionRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseWorld War, 1914-1918Maturation (Psychology)Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919TwinsJournaux intimesJumelles (Personnes)Maturation (Psychologie)Épidémie de grippe espagnole, 1918-1919FamiliesFamilyDiary fictionHistoire et critiqueGuerre mondiale, 1914-1918Famille

Places

Canada