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Read the story of Vlad Flea’s encounter with Florence Nightingale.
The dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital create the perfect home for Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat. But the arrival of a determined nurse and her strange companion changes everything.
Will the friends be driven out, or can they save the day?
As with all the Flea in History series, there are lots of historical facts and objects within the story and illustrations. Find Alexis Soyer’s stove and Miss Nightingale’s medicine bottle. Many of the artefacts can be seen in the Florence Nightingale Museum.
“Combining accurate historical research, eye-catching artwork, engaging storytelling and the endearing character of Vlad is genius!”
David Green, Museum Director, The Florence Nightingale Museum
There are free materials for teachers, parents and children on the Free Resources tab on this website. You can find more information and ideas on the Reading Riddle YouTube channel such as this video about why Florence Nightingale’s work is still important today
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