She climbs into a wagon full of orphaned fever survivors, and helps the smaller. The award focused specifically on andersons books speak, fever 1793. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous. Anderson, a new york times bestselling author of the awardwinning young adult novels speak 1999 and chains 2008, conceived the idea for fever 1793. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. Laurie halse anderson is a new york times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson overdrive rakuten. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse.
In 2008, chains was selected for the national book award finalist and in 2009 was awarded for its historical fiction the scott odell award. National book awards finalists will be announced on october th, and winners will be announced at a ceremony in new york on november 16th. The national book award for fiction is one of five annual national book awards, which recognize outstanding literary work by united states citizens. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. For immediate release january 26, 2009 denver laurie halse anderson is the recipient of the 2009 margaret a. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Chains also received the 2009 scott odell award for historical fiction, and laurie was chosen for the 2009 margaret a. Two of her books, speak and chains, were national book award finalists. 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. Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature. It portrays the agony and pain this disease brought upon the american people marking its place in history in.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. The newbery and the caldecott medal are considered the two most prestigious awards for childrens. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Stephen girard and the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the. 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. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. The journal of the american revolution book of the year award is an annual book prize to the adult nonfiction volume that best mirrors the mission of journal of the american revolution, which is to deliver passionate, creative, and clear content that makes american revolution history come alive for a broad audience. Since 1987 the awards have been administered and presented by the national book foundation, but they are awards by writers to writers. Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel.
The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Fever, 1793, is one of those magnificent books where the reader is swept up into a fictional characters. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Two of her books, chains and speak, were national book award finalists. Her book fever 1793 won the american library association best book for young adults selection and the junior library guild selection. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states. Fever 1793 book by laurie halse anderson official publisher. Printz award and the national book award for young peoples literature. Cbcncss notable social studies trade book california young reader medal nominee childrens literature choice list garden state teen book award. She received honors, such as being a finalist for the national book award in young. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.
Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in. Many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. The schneider family book awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child the schneider family book awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for. She was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed united states at that time, and the events described take. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. Laurie halse anderson pennsylvania center for the book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Philadelphia population 1,500,000 600,000 would flee the city. Fever 1793 discussion guide during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Laurie halse anderson is an american writer, known for childrens and young adult novels. 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. An american plague was one of the finalists in the 2003 national book award and was a 2004 newbery honor book. To put it in perspective, this is how the 1793 numbers would translate to todays philadelphia. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. The reader skillfully portrays the plucky teenaged heroine of this historical novel about the yellow fever epidemic that beset philadelphia in the late 18th century. The panelists are five writers who are known to be doing great work in their genre or field. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793. 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. The john newbery medal, frequently shortened to the newbery, is a literary award given by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Her body is changing, she cant stand the sound of her mothers voice, and she has a mega crush on a cute painter guy named. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all.
The yellow fever epidemic of 1793 may well be the worst disaster to befall a city in our countrys history. Winning books commonly feature meticulous research and wellwritten narratives. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Macey moralesjennifer petersen ala media relations 31228043935043.