Fever 1793 is a novel written by Laurie Halse Anderson(Author of Chains and Forge (awarded the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction)) set in well, 1793 in Philadelphia.
It's told from a 14 year old girl's point of view, right before, through, and during the recovery of the Yellow Fever that swept across the city.
Matilda(Mattie) lives with her mother(Lucille) and her grandfather in their coffeehouse. Eliza works in the coffeehouse, and is almost a member of the family.
When the Yellow Fever hits her mother, her grandfather and her, set off to go to a farm in the country where the air seems to be cleaner. But they never make it. Her grandfather gets Yellow Fever halfway there.
The story unfolds from that point. It's one of my very favorite books because the author pays attention to little details.
I would say the writing style(words used) is more towards 9-11 year olds. However, the topic is about a fever that killed thousands of people, so maybe around 11+ would be best.
There is no bad language, and only a hint of romance.
There is talk of beers and gambling, because they own a coffeehouse, but nothing horrible.
Overall, this is a great read :)
I saw this book at a yard sale yesterday!!!!!! -B
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