Fever 1793
What's it about
What if a sudden crisis turned your world upside down overnight? For fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook, a mysterious fever isn't just a headline—it's a terrifying reality threatening to take everything she loves. Discover how to find strength and resilience when your entire life changes in an instant. You'll follow Mattie's gripping journey through a city gripped by panic and paranoia. Learn how a once-thriving community collapses, forcing an ordinary girl to survive on her own. This isn't just a story about a plague; it's a powerful lesson in courage, loss, and the unbreakable will to rebuild.
Meet the author
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Her passion for uncovering hidden American stories led her to meticulously research Philadelphia's yellow fever epidemic, poring over firsthand accounts and historical documents. This deep dive into the past allowed her to vividly reconstruct the terror and heroism of 1793, bringing a pivotal moment in history to life for a new generation.
What's it about
What if a sudden crisis turned your world upside down overnight? For fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook, a mysterious fever isn't just a headline—it's a terrifying reality threatening to take everything she loves. Discover how to find strength and resilience when your entire life changes in an instant. You'll follow Mattie's gripping journey through a city gripped by panic and paranoia. Learn how a once-thriving community collapses, forcing an ordinary girl to survive on her own. This isn't just a story about a plague; it's a powerful lesson in courage, loss, and the unbreakable will to rebuild.
Meet the author
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Her passion for uncovering hidden American stories led her to meticulously research Philadelphia's yellow fever epidemic, poring over firsthand accounts and historical documents. This deep dive into the past allowed her to vividly reconstruct the terror and heroism of 1793, bringing a pivotal moment in history to life for a new generation.
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