Overview
In 1793 Philadelphia, 14-year-old Mattie Cook helps run her family’s coffeehouse amid the hustle of a growing city. But when yellow fever sweeps through the streets, Mattie’s world is turned upside down. As friends and family fall ill and the city descends into chaos, she must find the courage and resilience to survive.
Fever 1793 is a gripping historical fiction novel by award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson. Based on actual events, it’s a riveting tale of strength, survival, and coming of age during one of America’s early health crises.
Why bulk buyers choose this title:
- A staple in middle school U.S. history and ELA classrooms
- Offers rich opportunities for cross-curricular study of early American life, public health, and resilience
- Excellent for guided reading groups, literature circles, and independent study
- Promotes critical thinking about pandemics, equity in healthcare, and historical context
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