Fever 1793
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a historical novel published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on March 1, 2002. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The story is set during the summer of 1793 in Philadelphia, where Mattie Cook lives above her family’s coffee shop. As an epidemic of fever sweeps through the city, Mattie’s life is dramatically altered, forcing her to confront the chaos and devastation that disease brings to her community.
Readers will find a narrative that follows Mattie’s journey as she navigates the challenges posed by the fever outbreak. The book explores themes related to health and survival, as well as the impact of illness on daily life. As Mattie flees the city with her grandfather, she quickly realizes that danger lurks everywhere, and she must adapt to a world transformed by fear and uncertainty. This edition offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history, focusing on the resilience of a young girl amidst the turmoil of disease.
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An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 Philadelphia in this novel from Laurie Halse Anderson where “the plot rages like the epidemic itself” (The New York Times Book Review).
During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out.
Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie’s world upside down. At her feverish mother’s insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease.
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