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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. The appendix contains factual data about events that are described in the novel, including notes about the epidemic. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Fever 1793 study guide from litcharts the creators of. 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.

A book written by laurie halse anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. I wanted to share this book with you today so that you may 1 love it and 2 teach it. Amongst their battle, her grandfather was brutally. Mattie would rather daydream about escaping philadelphia, much like blanchards hotair balloon which flew earlier that year, but she reluctantly complies. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 is a young adult nonfiction title that draws on firsthand accounts and explores the fevers historical context, sharing fever 1793 s emphasis on the lifesaving efforts of the free africans. They go to the coffeehouse to get into a cooler area.

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. What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. Mattie is a typical young american girl who lives with her mother in a coffeehouse operated by the family. Based on the true events of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793, this one is a pageturner. Linebyline modern translations of every shakespeare play and poem. 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. I highly recommend the book for kids middle grade or older who enjoy historical fiction. While mattie is recovering, grandfather goes to coffeehouse to find that it is locked. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Fourteenyearold mathilda cook feels that her demanding mother is the biggest concern in her life. After matties mother becomes ill, grandfather takes mattie to the countryside to stay with friends.

I love historical fiction, and my new favorite is laurie halse andersons fever 1793. The business is profitable and enjoyable until rumors begin to circulate of fever. Writer laurie halse anderson on her book forge and the inspiring american revolution duration. Its an extreme scenario, and in order to respond to it, matilda has to grow up very, very quickly due to her situations and growing up becomes a matter of life and death. Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection. The appendix contains factual data about events that are described in. About the book its summer during the late eighteenth century in philadelphia, and mattie cook is caught in the middle of a plague that sweeps the city and destroys everything in its path. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson fantastic fiction. See more ideas about yellow fever, historical fiction and philadelphia inquirer. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather.

Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse, earley. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic. Fever, 1793 book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. What is the major conflict of the book fever 1793 answers. Mattie is needed immediately to help in their coffeehouse, since their serving girl, polly, is late for work. 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. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse. A tale of the revolution, by avi, is another young adult historical novel. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Oct 24, 2012 the two things that we chose to bring back from present day to 1793 to help with the yellow fever epidemic was panflet containing information about the fever and bug spray. Writer laurie halse anderson on her book forge and the inspiring american revolution. Unlock the full book summary of fever 1793 by signing up for shortform.

As it is the pentathlon book for 20192020 school year, ive finally gotten around to it. Flagg, helps her recover by making sure she is fed and drinks plenty of fluids. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel from laurie halse anderson where the plot rages like the. Mattie cook lives with her mother and grandfather above the familys coffee shop when the historic 1793 yellow fever epidemic hits philadelphia. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. Fever 1793, by laurie halse anderson is a historical fiction novel about a young girl caught in the horrors of the terrible yellow fever epidemic that struck philadelphia in the year 1793. See more ideas about middle school novels, fever book and teaching. Fever 1793 brought anderson the american library association best book for young readers award and the teachers choice award from the international reading association. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. The question and answer section for fever 1793 is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. 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.

While the story is told through the fictional eyes of matilda mattie cook, a teenage girl who must mature almost overnight, this example of historical fictional also. Fever 1793 brings even more to the table it can bring science and math into play as well activities for fever 1793. Fever 1793 book by laurie halse anderson official publisher. My cover had the lighter yellow writing and no red, but i believe the various cover changes none of them significant were purely for aesthetics. After mattie recovered from her illness, she and her grandfather returned back to the city. Also the book cover is really nice i might say and you wont forget this book. Aug 16, 2011 its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. In august, 1793, 14yearold matilda mattie cook is awakened by her mother, lucille cook, scolding her for sleeping late. Create a timeline of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, consulting the primary sources that.

Dec 03, 2012 what are you talking about fever 1793 was one of the best books iv ever read. The first night they returned to the coffeehouse it was burglarized. Fever, 1793 book omaha public library bibliocommons. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. Historical fiction works wonderfully in the middle school classroom because it can be used to tie together language arts and social studies.

The only reason i dropped a halfstar is because it took me just a little while to connect with the characters and the narrative, but once the epidemic hit, i was very engaged. 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. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson book cover, description, publication history. Resources cover the civil war immigration to the us world war ii the the civil rights. Jul 09, 20 this is a movie trailer created for the book, fever 1793. This is a movie trailer created for the book, fever 1793.

The contagion of yellow fever in philadelphia of 1793. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson readaloud revival. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. Fever 1793 was in my opinion one of the best books ever the story is about a girl named mattie cook who lives in philadelphia, her mother owns the cook coffehouse and in the beginning life is getting along well, at least as well as it can with your mother constantly telling you what to. 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 tells the story of mattie cook, a young girl who comes of age in philadelphia during a tumultuous period of epidemic.

Mattie would rather daydream about escaping philadelphia, much like blanchards hotair balloon which flew. Matilda will be coming of age during a crisis situation the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won the scott odell award for historical fiction in 2009. A historical fiction novel, fever, 1793, deals with the. Fever 1793 questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on fever 1793. The epidemic literally decimated the population of. Fever 1793 summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. 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. It takes place in philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings. 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.

Mar 16, 2011 digital book talk for childrens literature. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. 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. See more ideas about fever book, yellow fever and middle school literature. The two things that we chose to bring back from present day to 1793 to help with the yellow fever epidemic was panflet containing information about the fever and bug spray. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Teacher editions with classroom activities for all 1296 titles we cover. You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section. Mattie watched her grandfather get into a fight with a thief looting in their home.