Although it falls in the genre of historical fiction, this story is based on a very real event in history. A chapter one august i6th, 1793 the city of philadelphia is perhaps one of the wonders of the world. Yesterday a physician i shall not name diagnosed yellow fever in an elderly woman. 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. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. The book, following the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, made quite an impression on her, and she has mentioned it and the story several times since they began the book. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family.
Also great job relating to the characters in the book, it always makes the book that much more interesting when you can relate to it despite the fact that it takes place in 1793. 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. 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. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. Elizabeths class at school has been listening to the teacher read fever 1793.
In 2000, andersons fever 1793, a historical fiction novel set in philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic, was published by simon and schuster. Fever 1793 fever 1793 was written by laurie halse anderson, and first published in 2000. If interested, you can learn more about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by clicking here. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Fever 1793 novel encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse anderson. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. Lord adam gordon journal entry, 1765 i woke to the sound of a mosquito whining in my left ear and my mother screeching in the. Although fever 1793 is a historical fiction, in which not all the details are completely accurate, it gives the big picture of the nonfiction in a much more interesting way. Yellow fever breaks out in philadelphia the death toll from a yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia hits 100 on october 11, 1793. The city streets, called alleys at the time, were laid out in a grid pattern as. 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. One reason for this fear was that nobody knew where the disease originated.
The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. She currently lives in pearl river, new york with her husband and their two sons. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. There is a book its called chains, it is also by the same author who wrote fever 1793, laurie halse anderson.
Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson flashcards quizlet. 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. 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. Pw called this ambitious novel about the yellow fever epidemic that ravaged 18thcentury philadelphia extremely well researched.
Yellow fever, or american plague as it was known at the time. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. The cook family own a business called the cook coffeehouse. Aug 16, 2011 its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. She climbs into a wagon full of orphaned fever survivors, and helps the smaller. Fever 1793 begins in august 1793, with 14yearold matilda cook awakening to a typical day. January book report a historical fiction novel for teens written by laurie halse anderson and steve scott. After mattie recovers, she and grandfather get a wagon ride home. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a.
It is a historical novel about a 14 year old girl, matilda, trying to survive an outbreak of yellow fever. Rush says yellow fever is spreading everywhere, eliza said. In regards to yellow fever, everything that was discussed about this epidemic in the book, did actually happen, but was put into an interesting plot. 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. Also, the symptoms were so severe that being diagnosed with yellow fever was considered a death sentence. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson page 5 read online. Apr 09, 2009 the cooking untensils are a good symbol of these first two chapters. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student.
Fever 1793 study guide from litcharts the creators of. This combined with the dry, hot summer and low water tables of 1793 created the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes and the spread of yellow fever. Fever 1793 summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson this book is for my father, reverend frank a. She is the author of the walking people, fever, and ask again, yes. A book written by laurie halse anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. However, larger scale views take precedence over the kind of. Manufactured in the united states of america 26 28 30 29 27 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. Jan 08, 2017 29 videos play all fever of 1793 doodle noodles hot bowl o romen fever. At first, many residents believed it was simply a common autumnal illness. I spoke with her mother, with mistress logan, mother answered softly, looking at her neat rows of carrots. On august 19, 1793, the first fatality of yellow fever, peter aston, became a topic of general conversation according to mathew carey, irishborn american publisher and first hand witness.
Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a. 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. 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. Matties gumption and drive see her through some horrific experiences, as she becomes an adult and has to survive on her own in the city of brotherly love which loses that appellation fairly quickly as the disease takes hold. On august 19, 1793, the first fatality of yellow fever, peter aston, became a topic of general conversation according to mathew carey, irishborn american publisher and first hand witness to the beginning of the plague. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. This quiz and worksheet is a helpful way to see how well you know the book fever, 1793 before moving on to other topics. She has been named one of the national book foundations 5 under 35, and was awarded a guggenheim fellowship for fiction writing. 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. Feb 04, 2009 fever 1793 2000 is a historical novel by laurie halse anderson. Oct 08, 2019 the death toll from a yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia hits 100 on october 11, 1793. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel.
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. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. Start studying fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. I had to read this book in 7th grade, but idk when some grades have to read it. The revitalized hospital, called bush hill, is staffed by french doctors who are more familiar with yellow fever and reject the american doctors bloodletting remedies. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Yellow fever in the year 1793, yellow fever was a dreaded disease.
The ala called the novels gripping and exceptionally wellwritten and the panel chair said that laurie halse anderson masterfully gives voice to teen characters undergoing transformations in their lives through their. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young adults and a new york public library best book for teens. 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. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel from laurie halse anderson where the plot rages like the. 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. Anderson won the annual award in 2009, citing three novels published from 1999 to 2002.
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