Books with title The Measly Virus

A beautifully illustrated book promoting a positive message about vaccination to children (aged 4-10), highlighting the resilience and impact of a vaccine-preventable disease and the bravery required to protect ourselves and those most vulnerable among us. The Measly Virus is dedicated to Riley Hughes, a four-week-old baby who tragically died on 17th March 2015 as a result of contracting Pertussis (Whooping Cough). To honour Riley’s memory, part-proceeds from all book sales will go toward supporting Pertussis research and vaccination initiatives at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth, Western Australia.

A beautifully illustrated book promoting a positive message about vaccination to children (aged 4-10), highlighting the resilience and impact of a vaccine-preventable disease and the bravery required to protect ourselves and those most vulnerable among us.The Measly Virus is dedicated to Riley Hughes, a four-week-old baby who tragically died on 17th March 2015 as a result of contracting Pertussis (Whooping Cough). To honour Riley’s memory, part-proceeds from all book sales will go toward supporting Pertussis research and vaccination initiatives at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth, Western Australia.

At 7am, on her twelfth birthday, Miranda Hallam is found dead in bed at Bluegates school, but hers is only the first death. For some time, Ben Pitman has been dedicated to his work towards a breakthrough antiviral cure at Minster Hospital. Jessie Hunt has found respect, admiration and even love for Ben through her secret research with him and consolation for a marriage she knows deep down is failing, but what if they have now let loose a terrifying epidemic?

Life can sometimes bring us surprises for which we are not prepared, or at least we think we are not.A simple virus, a cold, can change everything we knew - a tiny being that enters our life and transforms it completely.A novel to reflect on the fragility of our daily life and how at times, the most important things are not so much what we want, but what we already have.