Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is set in Philadelphia, PA as yellow fever sweeps through the capitol. Sixteen-year-old Mattie Cook helps her mother run the coffee house that her father left behind when he passed away. Her grandfather also plays a prominent role in the story, as well as Eliza, a freed slave, that works as a cook in the coffee house.
This book is set during an actual yellow fever epidemic that wiped out around 5,000 people just in Philly. The sweltering summer heat keeps the fever moving through the city streets. Everyone tries to do the best they can with what they are given, and droves of individuals leave the city in hopes of finding themselves in an area that hasn't been affected by the fever. Mattie is forced to overcome obstacle after obstacle, first being sent away to a friend's farm, then not being allowed to leave the city, eventually catching the fever herself, and so many more.
At first, Mattie seems like a naive child, only really caring about the matters that affect her personally. Her hardships push her to change and adapt, creating a young woman who is decisive, strong, empathetic, and caring. She is an impressive character and embodies traits of quality.
I would recommend this novel to anyone!
This book is set during an actual yellow fever epidemic that wiped out around 5,000 people just in Philly. The sweltering summer heat keeps the fever moving through the city streets. Everyone tries to do the best they can with what they are given, and droves of individuals leave the city in hopes of finding themselves in an area that hasn't been affected by the fever. Mattie is forced to overcome obstacle after obstacle, first being sent away to a friend's farm, then not being allowed to leave the city, eventually catching the fever herself, and so many more.
At first, Mattie seems like a naive child, only really caring about the matters that affect her personally. Her hardships push her to change and adapt, creating a young woman who is decisive, strong, empathetic, and caring. She is an impressive character and embodies traits of quality.
I would recommend this novel to anyone!
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