by Laurie Halse Anderson
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 978-0-689-84891-9
Rating: 10/10
Fever 1793 educates readers on a historical plague that not many people are familiar with. It takes readers through the life of a young girl, Mattie, and her experiences in 1793 Philadelphia with the outbreak of yellow fever. Mattie herself gets the fever, but readers get to see her struggle, losses, and overall strength.
I thought this was an excellent example of historical fiction. I personally did not know much about yellow fever, and this book really opened my eyes to it all. Young readers can benefit immensely from reading this story. Not only will they be educated on the tragedy of yellow fever, but following someone their age will help keep their interest and relationship to the character.
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