0
The main theme of the book is to "survive". Because of the yellow fever epidemic in 1793 in Philadelphia its hard for Maddie (14 year old girl and main character) to survive and live through it.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
"Fever 1793" is a historical fiction novel by Laurie Halse Anderson that explores the Yellow Fever epidemic that struck Philadelphia in 1793. The story follows a young girl named Matilda Cook as she experiences the devastating effects of the epidemic on her family and community. Through Matilda's perspective, readers gain insight into the challenges and hardships faced by those living through this real-life crisis.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoWell, personally, i think the author was trying to teach the audience about the yellow fever and what it was like in that time.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA book written by Laurie Halse Anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. It takes place in Philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThe main message was to inform people about what happened in 1793 and to follow the life of a girl, who is trapped in this tragedy (Matilda)
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many chapters are in Fever 1793?
"Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson has 29 chapters in total.
What company published Fever 1793?
Fever 1793 was published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
How does Matilda get yellow fever in Fever 1793?
She doesnt
Who does the fever belong to in the book fever 1793?
The Flaviviridae family.
Where is the word concede in the book Fever 1793?
In the book Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson, the word "concede" does not appear.
What page is imp on in Fever 1793?
"Imp" appears on page 73 in the novel "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson.
What were the twins names in Fever 1793?
The twins' names in "Fever 1793" were Joseph and William. They were friends of Mattie and helped her during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
What is the important problem of the book fever 1793?
a fever called the yellow fever came.
Who does Matilda have a crush on you Fever 1793?
Matilda has a crush on Nathaniel in the book "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson.
Were does Matilda live in Fever 1793?
Matilda Cook, the main character in "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, lives in Philadelphia, USA. The story is set during the yellow fever epidemic that swept through the city in 1793.
Does Matilda get yellow fever in Fever 1793?
yes and she recovers from it too.
Who was the protagonist of the book Fever 1793?
Laurie Halse Anderson.
