Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. Since 1993, laurie had been rewriting fever 1793, originally titled bitter drops. Philadelphia was gripped by a devastating yellow fever epidemic in 1793 while it served as the capital of the new nation.
Fever 1793 is a historical fiction book for young adults. Fever 1793 is a wonderful book about a young foolish girl turning into a mature and hardworking young lady. When a fever starts to spread throughout the town and neighboring towns she will need to grow up fast, especially when her own mother falls ill. As america faces the corona virus, the presence of one greater than america\s most beloved founder has been promised. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. 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. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Smith and paul sivitz, montana state university yellow fever broke out in epidemic proportion in 1793, 1797, 1798, and 1799. Historical accuracy of fever 1793 by summer s on prezi. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young. Fever 1793 quotes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Matilda mattie cook character analysis in fever 1793. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse, earley. Juvenile historical fiction published in 2000 recommended age group. Matildas grandfather is a solider, captain william farnsworth cook of the pennsylvania fifth regiment.
This became lauries third novel on the new york times bestseller list. George washington and the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. A letter from george clymer to william rawle written on february 9, 1793. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. As the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 was laying its cold hand upon americas temporary capitol of philadelphia, plans for the development of the new capital city of washington were being realized. 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. This is a great little ya book that delves into the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia. In the letter, george clymer writes that the revenue collector of westmoreland and fayette counties, benjamin wells, has written three depositions related to the violences in the western country for his consideration. Benjamin rush was a real person whose philosophies influenced the way.
During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed. Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the. 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. One day, id be so rich i would have a library full of novel to choose from. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. In 2002, after the publication of fever 1793, catalyst was published by penguin under the viking imprint.
Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. Laurie finished fever 1793 and it was published in 2000. As the sun blazes relentlessly down on the bustling city, matilda grudgingly helps her mother and eliza, the cook, serve at their coffee house. In the historical fiction novel, fever 1793 the author, laurie halse anderson incorporates a lot of the elements of the true setting. Sep 01, 2000 in an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. Fever 1793 quotes by laurie halse anderson goodreads.
As a matter of fact, the author did not include any fictional elements of setting. The epidemic literally decimated the population of the city, killing 10% of its people. The wealthy fled as the disease spread through the city, and those who could not leave died in the thousands. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. As mattie matures, she learns perseverance, hope, and selfreliance. Based on the yellow fever epidemic of 1793, anderson incorporates themes of family, class, and racism while accurately portraying life in the eighteenth century.
Through the course of this book, mattie demonstrates how she can change from a selfish immature girl into a selfless, hardworking, and mature lady. Our voices rose together as one, proclaiming faith, joining in grief. See more ideas about fever book, yellow fever and middle school literature. Laurie halse anderson sets the narrative firmly in philadelphia in 1793 by. Fever 1793 extension activity during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. 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. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. In an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. Mattie and her family must escape philadelphia in 1793 to survive the yellow fever outbreak. Why do you think the author, laurie halse anderson, chose to write this novel from a first person. It reads like a story, but is full of facts about the disease and how it spread.
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. Matilda cook is fourteen years old in the fall of 1793. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. Anderson selected the title fever 1793 because the story occurs during the period when philadelphia suffered severe losses from the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Set in the postrevolutionary era, the story explores the worldwide themes of friendship and death. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793. Jul 04, 2010 i have the fever 1793 book and its awesome. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen.
Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials. This quizlet will help you to prepare for the quote identification part of the test. The action takes place in the same high school as speak and features cameo appearances by some of its characters. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. Rowley is the first medical professional though hes not actually a doctor that treats matildas mother. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic.
Historically, there really was a yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793, which changed the face of its population. It does get really sad at times, but has a really good ending. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow. Flagg, helps her recover by making sure she is fed and drinks plenty of fluids. As the sun blazes relentlessly down on the bustling city, matilda grudgingly helps her.
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. Fever 1793 during the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. Match the cause, what occurred, with the effect, what happened because of the ocurrance. Before the united states capitol was used by the senate or house of representatives, it was used as a churchor perhaps more accurately as churches. I had to read this book in 7th grade, but idk when some grades have to read it.
Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. Laurie halse anderson sets the narrative firmly in philadelphia in 1793 by alluding to famous characters. Comparison of matilda cook in fever 1793 free essay example. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 1793 4, europe. The year 1789 marked the beginning of tremendous creativity for blake as he published his major works in the relatively short period to follow the marriage of heaven and hell 179093, the french revolution 1791, america. At the end of the reading, some crossed themselves, others wiped their eyes. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. 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. Through the perspective of 14 year old mattie, the horror of the 1793 plague in philadelphia is revealed. They then recover with the help of matilda and eliza. The fever 1793 quotes below are all either spoken by matilda mattie cook or refer to matilda mattie cook. The heroine, mattie, fights the illness herself while trying to save her mother and grandfather.
Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several. This means that over the course of fever, 1793 shes going to be coming of age, searching for her identity. This is very well researched and gives insight into 18th century america including the role of the french and the african freepeople. 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. 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. The death toll from a yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia hits 100 on october 11, 1793. Fever, 1793 summary 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.
Study 17 terms fever 1793 quote practice flashcards. I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. 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. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse. Fever 1793 was in my opinion one of the best books ever the story is about a girl named mattie cook who lives in philadelphia, her mother owns the cook coffehouse and in the beginning life is getting along well, at least as well as it can with your mother constantly telling you what to. 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.
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