Fever 1793 brings the terrible yellow fever to life with a plotline full of sadness, violence, terror; the story of Matilda "Mattie" Cook. Any student who loves to learn about history will appreciate the full story of this book, but viewing as strictly an education historical fiction is not doing its suspenseful, action-packed, amazing story justice. This book has so much excitement, emotion, and adrenaline-pumping action that even a history-hating reluctant reader will devour the story. I love Fever 1793 because it lets the reader see the yellow fever outbreak in a new incarnation. Even if you're already familiar with this historical event, reading Fever 1793 will let you hear the events you know in a new, exciting, interesting way. This book, narrated in the first person by Mattie, the protagonist, makes the reader feel as though her or she personally knows the struggles of a child or teen living during the yellow fever outbreak. It gives a glimpse into the devouring fears, nightmarish scenes, and body-filled, filthy streets of some places in America in 1793. The reader will be left with lingering, longing desires to read this book again and again. If you enjoy books that are gripping, realistic, bloody, emotional, and nightmarish like I do, you will thoroughly enjoy your reading of Fever 1793. Even if violence or disease scares you, I encourage you to try reading Fever 1793. It has a value in both interesting and educational departments, and I think it could be enjoyed by any reader at all.
Fever 1793
By Laurie Halse Anderson
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 5 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 4.4 | 51076 |
Book Reviews (78)
I recommend this for ages 12 and up. It was very interesting and if I could, I would read it again.
If you like Historical Fiction this is the book for you. I loved it s much
It totally relates to teens and is fun for all ages. I enjoyed learning about the past, but still having fun while doing it. The book is funny, sentimental, and overall, simply a truly enjoyable book that I highly recommend.
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so far ts cool
i loved that book so much i read it again
this book is so awesome. if you loved this book you'll love the boy in the stripped pajamas
fever was a really good book i read it at school and i loved the part when Matilda cook found her mom alive and how she hurt the bad guy
I love the way this book incoporates historical facts into a storyline filled with worry, hope, and despair.
i love this book you should read it