In the middle of the book, the story becomes more melodramatic as it focuses on. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Laurie halse anderson shares my story of the historical misfortune of ailment that swept my city in her novel fever 1793. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. Was the epidemic really as extreme as portrayed in the book. Andersons novel is set in late eighteenthcentury america, a time when men wore powdered wigs and george washington was president. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Fever 1793 is based on the actual yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia and. Choose from 500 different sets of fever 1793 book flashcards on quizlet.
Simon and schuster books for young readers published andersons novel fever 1793 in 2000, an historical novel set in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed united states at that time, and the events described take. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Ive heard stories of a fever among the santo domingan refugees. Two of her books, speak and chains, were national book award finalists. It reads like a story, but is full of facts about the disease and how it spread. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 5,000 or more people were listed in the official register of deaths between august 1 and november 9.
Fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook is the teenage protagonist of a young adult novel. In the middle of the book, the story becomes more melodramatic as it focuses on the main character as she tries desperately to find her mother and a place for her grandfather and her as the fever engulfs the city. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother. Although it falls in the genre of historical fiction, this story is based on a very real. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson synopsis during the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Chapter 1 august 16th, 1793 at the very beginning of the book, matilda, the main character, wakes up and is immediately interrogated from her mother. Jul 04, 2010 i have the fever 1793 book and its awesome. Fever, 1793 book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Aug 16, 2011 its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Describe the activities that go on there before, during, and after the guests arrive. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 newbery honor book by jim murphy. See more ideas about fever book, middle school literature and this or that questions. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Throughout the book, matilda and her mother never say they love each other, yet we know they do.
This is very well researched and gives insight into 18th century america including the role of the french and the african freepeople. We mean, come on thats just what teenagers in young adult novels do. This books scares me because i think, what if another plague happens. Sep 01, 2000 in an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. The doctors believe that this is the cause of yellow fever, a disease named for the high fever, pale yellow eyes, and skin of the victim. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda learns to cope with the loss of. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as george washington and benjamin rush, who were involved. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book.
This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793. Through the perspective of 14 year old mattie, the horror of the 1793 plague in philadelphia is revealed. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. It follows matilda matties experience through the epidemic, showing excellent historical research and intriguing characters. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city.
Fever 1793 by anderson, laurie halse and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The vast majority of them died of yellow fever, making the epidemic in the city of 50,000 people one of the most severe in united states history. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of 1793, andersons story follows matilda cook. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the owner or are authorized to act on behalf of. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of fever 1793. Mar 01, 2002 fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 1793. The story is definitely written for preteen children, not young adults.
My fight now was not with my mother, but rather the fight to stay alive. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. I cant say too much about it it is the sort of novel that starts with one thing and flows from there, instead of incidents mapped out. It is a novel about hope, despair, danger, death, and coping with the losses and victories of the one of the worst epidemics in history.
Much of the first part of the story takes place in the cook coffeehouse. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl named matilda mattie cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Apr 10, 2012 this is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. This is andersons first historical fiction book which describes the worst epidemic of yellow fever in america. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. Dive into our treasure trove of free student and teacher guides to every book imaginable, and then some. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson overdrive rakuten. In an american plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic.
Her body is changing, she cant stand the sound of her mothers voice, and she has a mega crush on a cute painter guy named. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years. Sep 01, 2000 fever 1793 is nothing like these fabulous books. It is one of the best books i ever read, and i couldnt put down this powerfully gripping and wellwritten story. The historical aspects of the novel are fascinating and welldescribed in the novel. This means that over the course of fever, 1793 shes going to be coming of age, searching for her identity, and learning what it means to be an adult. We find out that there are some sore feelings between the two. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback.
The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. Jul 10, 2009 as the story continues, deaths accumulate. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Early in the book, matildas mother became ill with yellow fever. Fever 1793 extension activity during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Fever, 1793 is a work of historical fiction, which means that it makes use of time and place in the distant past to unfold the plot, as well as to dramatize its basic themes and concerns. Fever 1793 is powerful historical fiction thriller. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse.
John boyne, the boy in the striped pyjamas by john boyne author paperback on dec, 2011 this book starts in berlin with a little boy, bruno, finding out that he has to leave his luxurious home. Readers encounter the harrowing experience of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse, earley, lori. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american library association and was a finalist for the 1999 national book award. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fever 1793 discussion guide scholastic books for kids. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793.
Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. In the foreground of this story is 16yearold mattie cook, whose mother and grandfather own a popular coffee. What evidence is there in the story that the two feel deeply for. Newbery honor and boston globehorn book honorrecipient jim murphy has written numerous stories based on historical events, such as the boys war and the great fire. I enjoyed this book and the take it has done on the yellow fever epidemic. This 56page guide for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 29 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. I love this book and recommend it to anyone that loves history. Learn fever 1793 book with free interactive flashcards. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. Full text of the american plague the untold story of. Matilda mattie cook is a fourteenyearold girl living above a coffeehouse in philadelphia with her mother, grandfather a former military man, a parrot named king george, and an orange cat named silas. When a fever starts to spread throughout the town and neighboring towns she will need to grow up fast, especially when her own mother falls ill. You want to help me, then ill tell you the whole story.