A historical fiction novel, fever, 1793, deals with the. Give each student a printed copy of the lesson, fever, 1793. We didnt talk about what would happen after the fever. Mattie wants to turn her family business, the cook coffeehouse, into the one of the finest establishments in the city. Examine this map showing the deaths from yellow fever in philadelphia in 1793. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. 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.
Book talk the main theme of this story would be that with confidence, hope and courage during difficult situations, is the key to surviving and overcoming it. It was noisier than ever before, talk, talk, talk, friends sharing the news, overblown laughter, stronglunged farmers bellowing their wares. 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. It is represented not just in this book, but in several. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Discuss what an epidemic is and talk about what it might be like to experience one. Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. Name three things you want to learn about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson page 2 read online.
Matilda s grandfather has finally decided it is time to flee the city to get away from the spead of yellow fever. Feb 22, 2019 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. 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. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. The market seemed like a festival, its stalls overflowing with food and rejoicing. We havent seen yellow fever in philadelphia for thirty. They brought it, just as the ships from barbados brought it thirty years ago. The fever 1793 quotes below are all either spoken by matilda mattie cook or refer to matilda mattie cook. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won the scott. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Her book fever 1793 won the american library association best book for young adults selection and the junior library guild selection. Mary shewall died soon after of a bilious fever, and one could hardly fault her character. Fever 1793, is a historical fiction book written by laurie halse anderson, which is based on an epidemic, known as yellow fever that had taken place in philadelphia during 1793, killing a few thousand individuals.
Fever 1793 discussion guide scholastic books for kids. The book follows the struggle of mathilda mattie cook during the yellow fever outbreak in philadelphia in the year 1793. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson nicols book nook. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won the scott odell award for historical fiction in 2009. 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. It was 1793 and yellow fever was threatening philadelphia. 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. Fever 1793 is a historical fiction book for young adults.
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. I holed up with my ear buds in and watched the kansas prairie flash by, while i listened to one girls battle against yellow fever in 1793. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. Mattie awakens the next day to the sound of the corpse collector walking down the street with a cart and calling for. Feel free to also make any interesting points about the book or even talk about what you have learned. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. A doctor sitting nearby pipes up and says that the fever isnt just striking the refugees. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow.
This is an overview of the book fever 1793 that i have written, as well as my reaction to the book. I would do what every other student does and trash the book or try to talk. Fever 1793 discussion questions laurie halse anderson 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. Grandfather points out that this happens every august. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young. See more ideas about yellow fever and middle school novels.
Bank street best books of the year cbcncss notable social studies trade book california young reader medal nominee childrens literature choice list. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. The pennsylvania center for the book yellow fever epidemic of 1793 the fever is about a clique of high school girls who are harassed by strange, terrifying symptoms. It is mid august 1793 and the city is sweltering a seemingly endless hear wave when news comes of a fever taking hold of the city. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fever 1793. Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection.
Fever 1793 is the story of fourteenyearold mattie cook, an adventurous and ambitious girl who lived in philadelphia, the capital of united states. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her. My thoughts about fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Philadelphia almost seems to be a medieval plague city. Storylineplot setting the setting of this story, is in the city of philadelphia. Philadelphia suffers fevers every august, said grandfather.
The yellow fever outbreak began in the beginning of august 1793, and the more individuals became sick and deceased, the more philadelphia citizens became frightened and fled the city. Jul, 2017 i would use this book along with others to do a book talk for womens history month. Inviting others to read this blog is also encouraged. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Mattie lives with her widowed mother and veteran grandfather. Anderson conducted loads of archival research for the book outbreak laurie halse anderson wikipedia. Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Fever 1793 contains many words or expressions that were commonly used in those days but are rarely used today. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson page 3 read online. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. This is not a book about rationally getting to fever 1793. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in.
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. See more ideas about yellow fever, historical fiction and terrifying stories. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Who does he blame for the weird sickness circulating through the city. The lawyer says that hes heard stories of a fever breaking out among the refugees down by balls wharf. August 30th, 1793 in laurie halse andersons fever 1793. Kerr explained that no town will let her mother in, because they turn yellow fever victims away. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Enhance your students comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the book with these activities and discussion questions. Fear and panic spread as the death toll climbs and the cemeteries begin to fill up.
The character of matilda mattie cook in fever 1793 from. Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse anderson. Manufactured in the united states of america 26 28 30 29 27 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. This book has a strong female character that does things differently than expected during the time period in which she lived. This year its because of those cursed refugees from barbados. Even though it is historical fiction, it still does a wonderful job of teaching students about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. The room grew quiet as the entire company listened in. Talk was going around the cafe that yellow fever was striking the city of philadelphia. They do own a coffee shop that mattie is dreaming of improving by the time comes that shell already be the one taking over the business.
Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. This is a great little ya book that delves into the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia. Matilda cook is fourteen years old in the fall of 1793. The mayor should quarantine them on hog island for a few weeks and the fever would pass. Book design by steve scott the text for this book is set in adobe caslon. 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. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia.
During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. Matilda mattie cook quotes in fever 1793 the fever 1793 quotes below are all either spoken by matilda mattie cook or refer to matilda mattie cook. 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. Create a dictionary for unusual words or phrases found in the book. The story was captivating and the narrator did an excellent job, also. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. Matilda cooks family owned a coffee shop called cook house cafe.
As it is the pentathlon book for 20192020 school year, ive finally gotten around to it. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. In the quote, we get a sense of the scale of the fever, the devastation becoming tenfold. Aug 16, 2011 fever 1793 ebook written by laurie halse anderson. Eliza promised we would find my mother or learn her fate as soon as the epidemic was over. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association.