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Fever 1793 Review
It's late summer 1793, and the streets of Philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Now they include Polly, the serving girl at the Cook Coffeehouse. But fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook doesn't get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. New customers have overrun her family's coffee shop, located far from the mosquito-infested river, and Mattie's concerns of fever are all but overshadowed by dreams of growing her family's small business into a thriving enterprise. But when the fever begins to strike closer to home, Mattie's struggle to build a new life must give way to a new fight-the fight to stay alive. User Submitted Fever 1793 ReviewsSeptember 1, 2008 Excellent historical fiction for US history! Fever, 1793 was an accidental find. It is a totally intriguing book about the malaria epidemic in Philadelphia. It is historically accurate and the author cites her sources at the end of the book so they don't interfere with the adventure. This is a young girl's story of survival when the fever strikes her home. She deals with death, looters, and economic survival in a community ruled by fear. This would be a great read-aloud for a teacher of US history or just a great book to curl up with if you want a personal perspective of a historical event. August 25, 2008 Fabulous Story It's hard to find books these days that are historical and yet still interesting for youn readers. This book fits the bill. Although detailing the accounts of a young girl, my son was enthralled by the story. The descriptions of what life was like back then and the tragedy of yellow fever brought many discussions to the dinner table. History would be so much easier to teach if we had books like this on every subject to engage children's interest for more in depth study. August 9, 2008 This book was so well written, I did not want to stop reading! Young, gifted students could read this book. The only mature topic covered is death (no sexual stuff). The target audience is high school age, but I am in my 30's, and I loved reading the book. I cried along with the main character and hoped she would find her mother alive. I originally read the book to screen it for my daughter who is a gifted student, but very young. I enjoyed the book a lot more than I thought I would. I liked how at the end the author lists what she made up and what is real, so kids can understand the real event. August 8, 2008 Informative read! Besides being a wonderful story this is an accurate view of history during the making of our country. It is a heart-wrenching look at illness when we had no tools to combat sickness and, in general, I would seriously recommend having your children read this book. This author is amazing at historical accuracy and storytelling. April 10, 2008 J. Conkey's Book Review The book Fever 1793 was about a girl who is sick and everybody else is sick as and she needs to help everybody. The girls name is Matilda, Father and Mother. Matilda is facing the fever to protect the citizens of 1793. This book took place in 1793. The book 1793 is very recommended to everyone because it has lots of action and it shows passion. We learned that it takes that it takes pride and honor to help other people. March 17, 2008 history, character, catastrophe, adventure, science, adolescence. what more do you need? Mattie is a growing, constantly hungry, and sleepy teenager who lives with her mother and grandfather in their coffeehouse in Philadelphia a decade after the Revolutionary War. She has a crush on a painter's apprentice, and her mother strives to not only make Mattie work harder, but to break into the upper class. Mattie's life changes when her city is suddenly the center of a Yellow Fever epidemic. She must deal with her sick mother, the differing opinions of care, thieves, starvation, her own health, and racism against her friend. A well-written, engaging, exciting, and dramatic coming-of-age story. Grade: A March 1, 2008 Fever Thrilling, educational and exciting; Fever had me hooked by the first sentence! Set in 1793, Fever tells the story of a young girl dealing with the yellow fever epidemic. Honest to the soul, Fever is an amazing book and one of the greatest books I have ever read! February 28, 2008 Fever, 1793 Mattie was only a girl, and her whole city was getting sick with the yellow fever. A few thousand already dead, Mattie has to support herself and run the family coffeehouse. This is "Fever, 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson. The genre is based on a true event in history. The story is about the yellow fever plague that swept through Philadelphia in the summer of 1793. Mattie's grandfather was a captain in the army under George Washington and Mattie's mother ran a well-known coffeehouse in Philadelphia. Mattie, in the beginning of the story, was very lazy and hated work. However, a few months later, she was running the coffeehouse with her mother still missing from the fever and her grandfather was dead. I think this book would be good for anyone, because it is our history and the story is exciting when things start to happen. February 28, 2008 Fever, 1793 Mattie was only a girl, and her whole city was getting sick with the yellow fever. A few thousand already dead, Mattie has to support herself and run the family coffeehouse. This is "Fever, 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson. The story is about the yellow fever plague that swept through Philadelphia in the summer of 1793. Mattie's grandfather was a captain in the army under George Washington and Mattie's mother ran a well-known coffeehouse in Philadelphia. Mattie, in the beginning of the story, was very lazy and hated work. However, a few months later, she was running the coffeehouse with her mother still missing from the fever and her grandfather was dead. I think this book would be good for anyone, because it is our history and the story is exciting when things start to happen. February 18, 2008 historical fiction--Fever 1793 Fever 1793 is a descriptive novel about how Yellow Fever changed a young girl's life in Philadelphia. Mattie Cook, the main character is a strong-willed woman that will do anything possible to save her family from the yellow fever epidemic. Whether it be running to the grocery and getting food for her family, or chasing thieves out of her house to save her grandfather's life. This story is suspenseful yet sensitive to all readers. The theme of this book, in my opinion is endurance; Because Mattie and Eliza always have the courage and strength to pass through any obstacle that may come their way. On page 96 there is a poem that states,"Hot dry winds forever blowing, dead men to the grave-yards going: Constant hearses, Funeral verses; Oh! What plagues - There is no knowing! "This statement shows that in the times of Yellow Fever, there was no escaping the tragedies of what the illness could do to your family. This historical fiction book is suitable for young readers 12 and up For more Fever 1793 reviews click here.
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