What is fever 1793?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

"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.

Answer 3

Well, personally, i think the author was trying to teach the audience about the yellow fever and what it was like in that time.

Answer 4

A book written by Laurie Halse Anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. It takes place in Philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings.

Answer 5

The 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)