Fever, 1793
by Anderson, Laurie Halse
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AR Book Level
4.4
AR Points
7
Word Count
51,076
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
307435 EN
About this book
Set in 1793 Philadelphia, the novel follows fourteen-year-old Matilda Cook, who is separated from her sick mother during a deadly yellow fever epidemic. Forced to survive on her own in the chaotic city, Matilda learns about perseverance and self-reliance as she copes with the horrors of the outbreak. The story explores themes of survival, family, and the challenges faced by ordinary people during a historical crisis.