88 pages • 2 hours read
Laurie Halse AndersonFever 1793
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson follows 14-year-old Matilda Cook as she navigates the challenges of the 1793 yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia, experiencing personal loss, growth, and transformation while caring for her family and community as they struggle with the epidemic. This novel deals with themes of illness, death, and grief.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson has garnered widespread acclaim for its vivid portrayal of a historical epidemic, engaging narrative, and strong protagonist. Critics praise its historical accuracy and emotional depth though some note it could be too intense for younger readers. Overall, it is lauded for making history relatable and riveting.
Who Should Read Fever 1793?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly younger audiences aged 12 and up, would appreciate Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. Fans of Chains by the same author or Karen Hesse’s Out of the Dust will be captivated by this compelling story of survival during the Yellow Fever epidemic in 18th century Philadelphia.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
580L