Is Fever 1793 appropriate for kids?
I love historical fiction and this book was very interesting in describing the 1793 yellow fever plague in Philadelphia through the eyes of young 14 year old Mattie Cook. She lives with her mother and paternal grandfather. This book is appropriate for readers of all ages.
Why should you read Fever 1793?
THE BOTTOM LINE: With strong characters and a fast-paced plot, Fever 1793 portrays an interesting part of US history through a cast of strong, likeable characters. Recommended for anyone, particularly those who love historical fiction.
How many AR points is Fever 1793?
In 1793 Philadelphia, fourteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic….
| ATOS Book Level: | 4.4 |
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| Interest Level: | Upper Grades (UG 9-12) |
| AR Points: | 7.0 |
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| Word Count: | 51076 |
Who does Matilda’s grandfather blame for the illness?
Who does he blame for the weird sickness circulating through the city? grandfather blames the refugees, or foreigners, for bringing disease.
Why did Matilda’s grandfather come to live with them?
Matilda’s grandfather has finally decided it is time to flee the city to get away from the spread of yellow fever. As Matilda and her grandfather are traveling to the country with the farmer and his family, they come across four men on horseback.
What happens to Mattie and grandfather?
What happens to Mattie and Grandfather? The farmer kicks them off the wagon and rides into Pembroke with all of their stuff. You just studied 24 terms!
Why did the farmer lie about grandfather and Mattie?
Cruelly, the farmer doesn’t just decline to drive Mattie and her grandfather any further, but also forcibly ejects them both from his wagon. He also lies about them, claiming that his fever exposure has been minimal and that they haven’t journeyed a long way together.
What was Mattie able to find in the garden to eat?
What was Mattie able to find to eat from the garden? Mattie was able to find a few hidden strings of green beans, four stunted crook neck squash that had been nibbled on by mice, and a few sour cherries. Insects devoured most of the leaves and vegetables, eating behind skeletons of stems and branches.