Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Create a timeline of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, consulting the primary sources that. 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. Through the perspective of 14 year old mattie, the horror of the 1793 plague in philadelphia is revealed.
The opening scene of andersons ambitious novel about the yellow fever epidemic that ravaged philadelphia in the late 18th century shows a hint of the gallows humor and insight of her previous novel, speak. See more ideas about yellow fever, historical fiction and terrifying stories. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. After knocking on a few doors, matilda is advised by the neighbors to find the two women delivering care baskets from reverend allens group. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. 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. 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. Read childrens books like fever 1793 and shiloh for free with a free 30day trial. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Fever 1793 kindle edition by laurie halse anderson, lori earley.
See more ideas about yellow fever, 7th grade ela and historical fiction. Historical fiction works wonderfully in the middle school classroom because it can be used to tie together language arts and social studies. They then recover with the help of matilda and eliza. Free download or read online fever 1793 pdf epub book. 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. She s sure she can look after herself and she s got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. The fever 1793 community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Fever 1793 brings even more to the table it can bring science and math into play as well activities for fever 1793. The reader skillfully portrays the plucky teenaged heroine of this historical novel about the yellow fever epidemic that beset philadelphia in the late 18th century. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. 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.
Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. It makes an excellent book to pair with laurie halse andersons fever 1793. If interested, you can learn more about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by clicking here. Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection.
In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook is the teenage protagonist of a young adult novel. I dont know how the author can make such an exciting subject to be anything but. Mattie and her mother travel to the ogilvie s expensive and large home where they are greeted by mrs. Read childrens books like fever 1793 and shiloh for. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are mattie cook. The epidemic literally decimated the population of. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 jim murphy, author. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states.
What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. At the close of the 18th century, philadelphia was the bustling capital of the united states, with washington and jefferson in residence. Fever, 1793 is laurie halse andersons second novel for young adults and was published in 2000. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. The twins robert and william are eliza s nephews and joseph s sons chapter 22.
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. So when hard times fall upon maddy and her small family, she must learn how to stay strong even when you feel like youre falling. As a middle school english teacher, reading childrens and young adult fiction is part. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson this one tells the tale of a teenager during the 1793 yellow fever outbreak in philadelphia who is struggling to escape the city and the deadly disease. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format.
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. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Celebrated by librarians, parents, and teenagers alike, the book was named an american library association best book for young adults. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The fever 1793 community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. 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.
Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. This means that over the course of fever, 1793 shes going to be coming of age, searching for her identity. 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. 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. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson is about how the epidemic yellow fever affected the life of a young girl, mattie cook. But the waterfront is abuzz with reports of disease. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. As directed, matilda heads to fifth street, south of walnut. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793. Aug 16, 2011 it s late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. The epidemic literally decimated the population of the city, killing 10% of its people. Fever 1793 extension activity during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths.
Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Read the best childrens books online free 30day trial. Pdf fever 1793 book by laurie halse anderson free download. Everyone in philadelphia is falling sick with fever. The book spans the period 16 august to 11 december of that grim year in american history from the point of view of an ordinary 15yearold girl. Rowley is the first medical professional though he s not actually a doctor that treats matilda s mother. As mattie matures, she learns perseverance, hope, and selfreliance. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. Mattie and her mother travel to the ogilvies expensive and large home where they are greeted by mrs. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda learns to cope with the loss of. I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all. 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.
Book design by steve scott the text for this book is set in adobe caslon. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Anderson selected the title fever 1793 because the story occurs during the period when philadelphia suffered severe losses from the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. It takes you on a day by day journey of a young girl struggling to survive in a world that is dying and almost nonexistent. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. If you dont know his titles, an american plague makes an excellent first choice. In a land they is free yellow fever struck in 1793. As first frost arrives and the epidemic ends, matties sufferings have changed her from a willful child to a strong, capable. Flagg, helps her recover by making sure she is fed and drinks plenty of fluids. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Learn from childrens experts like laurie halse anderson and phyllis reynolds naylor. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2000, and was written by laurie halse anderson.
Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several. The year 1789 marked the beginning of tremendous creativity for blake as he published his major works in the relatively short period to follow the marriage of heaven and hell 179093, the french revolution 1791, america. The paperback of the fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley. What were the major disagreements among doctors about the fever.
This is very well researched and gives insight into 18th century america including the role of the french and the african freepeople. Matildas grandfather is a solider, captain william farnsworth cook of the pennsylvania fifth regiment. This predictable existence within the folds of her stern mother, eccentric grandfather and beloved cook eliza is shattered by the arrival of yellow fever to her hometown in 1793. When winter comes and cools the air the fevers anger will disappear. Manufactured in the united states of america 26 28 30 29 27 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. The young childs name, mattie learns, is nell, and her mother is a victim of the fever. Feb 25, 2009 fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson is about how the epidemic yellow fever affected the life of a young girl, mattie cook. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse. Bank street best books of the year cbcncss notable social studies trade book california young reader medal nominee childrens literature choice list. Map major events from the book on a historical map of philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Although it falls in the genre of historical fiction, this story is based on a very real event in history. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won the scott odell award for historical fiction in 2009. Set in the postrevolutionary era, the story explores the worldwide themes of friendship and death.
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