Nellie and silas oliver and company fanon wiki fandom. Fever is a very good book about adventure, family and trying to stay away from the fever. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. Mattie watched her grandfather get into a fight with a thief looting in their home. The year 1789 marked the beginning of tremendous creativity for blake as he published his major works in the relatively short period to follow the marriage of heaven and hell 179093, the french revolution 1791, america. Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl named matilda mattie cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. After mattie recovered from her illness, she and her grandfather returned back to the city. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years. I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a 14 yearold girl named mattie cook, who fights to survive the yellow fever epidemic.
The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous few months that will change her life forever. When the market reopens, that is a sign that the fever is over and people are safe to return to the city. Mattie, her grandfather, and the farmers family ride the wagon out of philadelphia. When a fever starts to spread throughout the town and neighboring towns she will need to grow up fast, especially when her own mother falls ill. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. The distant call of the charcoal mans horn sounded at the far end of the. The first night they returned to the coffeehouse it was burglarized. Set during philadelphias yellow fever outbreak, fever 1793 is a young adult, historical fiction novel written by laurie halse anderson and first published in 2000. Silas was named after a cat i read about in the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. We find out that there are some sore feelings between the two. January 9, 20im now reading chapter five and page twenty nine of the book fever 1793, by laurie halse anderson.
The title of this book is fever 1793 and it was written by laurie halse anderson. Who are the minor characters in fever 1793 answers. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. Through the course of this book, mattie demonstrates how she can change from a selfish immature girl into a selfless, hardworking, and mature lady.
Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. Aug 16, 2011 its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Fever, 1793 book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. A girl has to survive by herself when a disease called yellow fever sweeps. When president george washington returns to the city, all the remaining people in the country know it. In the middle of the book, the story becomes more melodramatic as it focuses on the main character as she tries desperately to find her mother and a place for her grandfather and her as the fever engulfs the city.
Fever 1793 extension activity during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel. It takes place in philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson synopsis during the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. In fever 1793, by laurie halse anderson, sixteen year old matilda or mattie cook changes dramatically over the course of the book. The paperback of the fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american library association and was a finalist for the 1999 national book award. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. When there is a town meeting called, everyone knows it is safe to return form the country.
She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Fever 1793 is a wonderful book about a young foolish girl turning into a mature and hardworking young lady. Comparison of matilda cook in fever 1793 free essay example.
The vast majority of them died of yellow fever, making the epidemic in the city of 50,000 people one of the most severe in united states history. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Sep 01, 2000 in an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. Shes sure she can look after herself and shes got big plans for the future, if only somebody would listen. Amongst their battle, her grandfather was brutally. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. Chapter 1 august 16th, 1793 at the very beginning of the book, matilda, the main character, wakes up and is immediately interrogated from her mother. There is a book its called chains, it is also by the same author who wrote fever 1793, laurie halse anderson. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed united states at that time, and the events described take. Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Fever by mary beth keane meet your next favorite book. The yellow fever outbreak began in the beginning of august 1793, and the more individuals became sick and deceased, the more. Fourteenyearold mattie cook has just lost her childhood playmate to the fever and struggles to keep her family and her familys business alive.
Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. She was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student.
The yellow fever outbreak began in the beginning of august 1793, and the more individuals became sick and deceased, the more philadelphia citizens became frightened. After seeing oliver again, nellie was overjoyed and visited him. It reads like a story, but is full of facts about the disease and how it spread. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. We have read esperanza rising and feel these two books are similar. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. Laurie halse anderson is an american writer, known for childrens and young adult novels. The balance between heaven and hellsep 1027, 1793 two days passed, and things for matilda and grandpa went from bad to worse. Choose from 500 different sets of fever 1793 book flashcards on quizlet.
The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel from laurie halse anderson where the plot rages like the epidemic itself. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. Matilda mattie cook is a fourteenyearold girl living above a coffeehouse in philadelphia with her mother, grandfather a former military man, a parrot named king george, and an orange cat named silas. Brooklyn public library catalog fever, 1793 laurie halse. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, mattie learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. Im just in the beginning, so i havent got through a lot of the book yet, but what i have read is perfect for a reader that loves suspenseful books. Fever 1793 summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. A bold, mesmerizing novel about the woman known as typhoid mary, the first known healthy carrier of typhoid fever in the early twentieth centuryby an awardwinning writer chosen as one of 5 under 35 by the national book foundation. Matilda will be coming of age during a crisis situation the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Her body is changing, she cant stand the sound of her mothers voice, and she has a mega crush on a cute painter.
During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. Its an extreme scenario, and in order to respond to it, matilda has to grow up very, very quickly due to her situations and growing up becomes a matter of life and death.
Mattie is needed immediately to help in their coffeehouse, since their serving girl, polly, is late for work. Fever 1793 summary in august, 1793, 14yearold matilda mattie cook is awakened by her mother, lucille cook, scolding her for sleeping late. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Matilda has everything going well until the fever started going around and esperanza goes from a rich, happy life to a hardworking, unhappy life. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyear old matilda cook, separated from her sick. A book written by laurie halse anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Jul 04, 2010 i have the fever 1793 book and its awesome. Personally, i loved the book fever 1793 and i would definitely recommend this. Learn fever 1793 book with free interactive flashcards.
During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 5,000 or more people were listed in the official register of deaths between august 1 and november 9. In the beginning, she is portrayed to be a young selfish girl who was always too lazy to work. In an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. In 1793, the cook coffeehouse outside philadelphia is a haven for those fleeing from the fever sweeping across the mosquitoinfested city. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Grandpa was still alive, and his eyes werent yellow. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold mattie cook gains new strengths. Fever 1793 questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on fever 1793. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter.
In her adventure, mattie must show responsibility, and experience the pain of death before she matures into an adult. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 1793 4, europe. Fever 1793, is a historical fiction book written by laurie halse anderson, which is based on an epidemic, known as yellow fever that had taken place in philadelphia during 1793, killing a few thousand individuals. But when her friend polly comes down with yellow fever and the disease starts to spread through the.
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