Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several. This is a non fiction portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. Fever of 1793 takes place in the coffeehouse of the cook family in the summer of 1793 in philadelphia. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Historical fiction is great, and this book is well written to explain what was happening when people got sick with yellow fever in 1793. Her body is changing, she cant stand the sound of her mothers voice, and she has a mega crush on a cute painter. May 02, 2015 i love historical fiction, and my new favorite is laurie halse andersons fever 1793. 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. In the laurie halse andersons suspenseful novel, fever. If the author wont be able to contain the reader contained in the tale even if fiction or nonfiction then it isnt common to have a good time with. Fever 1793, is a historical fiction book written by laurie halse anderson, which is based on an epidemic, known as yellow fever that had taken place in philadelphia during 1793, killing a few thousand individuals. Colonial scientists kept careful records of the weather and the laboratory experiments they performed. This is a fictional portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793.
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. Set during philadelphias yellow fever outbreak, fever 1793 is a young adult, historical fiction novel written by laurie halse anderson and first published in 2000. This is a fictional portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. I read this book with my daughter for her summer reading assignment. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. Choose from 500 different sets of fever 1793 book flashcards on quizlet. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. In this case, the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Historical fiction works wonderfully in the middle school classroom because it can be used to tie together language arts and social studies. Aug 16, 2011 its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever.
Apr 22, 20 historical fiction is just that a fictional story about a real historical event. If interested, you can learn more about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by clicking here. Considering the fact that were now in the middle of a pandemic, this book. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before. The novel introduces students to research using primary sources and nonfiction. On the heels of her acclaimed contemporary teen novel speak, laurie halse anderson surprises her fans with a riveting and wellresearched historical fiction. Alternate endingi had to write an alternate ending for this story for school so i thought,why not put it on fanfiction. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl.
This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. The author can take real people from that time and place and make up plausible stories based upon where they were, what they did, who they talked to, etc. Fever 1793 discussion guide during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Extremely well researched, andersons novel paints a vivid picture of the seedy waterfront, the devastation the disease wreaks on a once thriving city, and the. 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. Read these excerpts from fever 1793 and the summer of the. Chains also received the 2009 scott odell award for historical fiction, and laurie was chosen for the 2009 margaret a. We find out that there are some sore feelings between the two. A book written by laurie halse anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Fever 1793 is a historical fiction novel that takes place in late summer midaugust in 1793 in broiling philadelphia. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793.
Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. Create a timeline of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, consulting the primary sources that. Jul 04, 2010 i have the fever 1793 book and its awesome. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the ne. The dialogue in fever is not as natural sounding as it was in andersons contemporary novel speak 1999, which was a printz honor book.
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. However the event which was a breakout of the yellow fever in philadelphia was. Readers encounter the harrowing experience of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. November 8, 1793 if death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character would you slow down. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states. Simon and schuster books for young readers published andersons novel fever 1793 in 2000, an historical novel set in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war.
After mattie recovered from her illness, she and her grandfather returned back to the city. When i picked up catalyst from my library and realized it was by the same author, i was overjoyed. 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. 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. Sick people should be placed in the center of large airy rooms without curtains and should be kept clean. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a. I wanted to share this book with you today so that you may 1 love it and 2 teach it. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. Yet i always remember fever 1793 as the book that changed my outlook. Two of her books, chains and speak, were national book award finalists. Historical fiction, young adult literature historical fiction.
Fever 1793 is based on an actual epidemic of yellow fever in philadelphia that wiped out 5,000 peopleor 10 percent of the citys populationin three months. It takes place in philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings. The characters in the book like matilda are not real and probably did not exist. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous few months that will change her life forever. They exchanged ideas with european scientists and sent reports and. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. American library association ala best books for young adults selection, junior library guild selection, childrens bookofthemonth selection, parents guide to childrens media award, pick of the lists, american booksellers association, and 100 best books of fall selection, new york public library.
During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold. And she experienced many deaths of her family and friends. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse anderson. The settingwhere and when the story takes place in the book. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse. Laurie halse anderson is a new york times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. In 2000, andersons fever 1793, a historical fiction novel set in philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic, was published by simon and schuster. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate.
Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this fever 1793 study. Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending july 22, 2017. As it is the pentathlon book for 20192020 school year, ive finally gotten around to it. This book came out in 2000, long before i lived in philadelphia or told the story of yellow fever daily as a tour guide, and i chanced upon it at a small library down the. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick. Is fever 1793 the book a good historical fiction book. In the historical fiction novel, fever 1793 the author, laurie halse anderson incorporates a lot of the elements of the true time period but does include some fiction time period. It reads like a story, but is full of facts about the disease and how it spread. Mattie watched her grandfather get into a fight with a thief looting in their home. American library association ala best books for young adults selection, junior library guild selection, childrens book of the month selection, parents guide to childrens media award, pick of the lists, american booksellers association, and 100 best books of fall selection, new york public library. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Learn fever 1793 book with free interactive flashcards. A historical fiction novel, fever, 1793, deals with the.
Jan 21, 2016 if youre a diehard nonfiction reader ready to dabble in something new, theres no better place to start than with biographical fiction, like therese anne fowlers z. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. The first night they returned to the coffeehouse it was burglarized. Fever 1793 is powerful historical fiction thriller. Alternate ending chapter 1, a fever 1793 fanfic fanfiction. Amongst their battle, her grandfather was brutally.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson overdrive rakuten. 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. Immediately download the fever 1793 summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching fever 1793. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Historical fiction is just that a fictional story about a real historical event. I suggest this to people who enjoy non fiction and adventure. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. If youre a diehard nonfiction reader ready to dabble in something new, theres no better place to start than with biographical fiction, like therese anne fowlers z. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. Enhance your students comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the book with these activities and discussion questions. Although it falls in the genre of historical fiction, this story is based on a very real event in history. Fever 1793 kindle edition by laurie halse anderson, lori earley. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel. Apr 10, 2012 this is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and mattie must.
I love historical fiction and this book was very interesting in describing the 1793 yellow fever plague in philadelphia through the eyes of young 14 year old mattie cook. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won. Andersons novel is set in late eighteenthcentury america, a time when men wore powdered wigs and george washington was president. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. They were well informed about new discoveries in astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, and physics.
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