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Fever 1793 is a 2000 historical young adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. Set in Philadelphia during the yellow-fever epidemic of 1793, it follows Matilda Cook, a teenage girl whose daily life changes as illness spreads through the city and disrupts families, commerce, and public services. The narrative combines a fictional coming-of-age story with documented historical conditions, making it suitable for readers interested in survival fiction and early American history.
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What historical event is Fever 1793 about?
The novel is set during Philadelphia's yellow-fever epidemic of 1793. It follows Matilda Cook as illness disrupts homes, trade, and public life.
Who is the main character in Fever 1793?
Matilda Cook is a teenage girl living in Philadelphia with her family. Her daily life changes as the epidemic spreads through the city.
Who wrote Fever 1793?
Laurie Halse Anderson wrote Fever 1793. The historical young-adult novel was published in 2000.
How does Fever 1793 portray Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is shown as a working city where the epidemic affects families, businesses, and basic services. Matilda's experience gives the historical crisis a personal point of view.
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