"Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson follows the gripping story of Matilda "Mattie" Cook, a young girl living in Philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. As the disease spreads rapidly, Mattie's life is turned upside down. She faces not only the threat of illness but also the challenges of survival as her world becomes increasingly chaotic. With her family torn apart and her city in turmoil, Mattie must summon her courage and resilience to navigate the harsh realities of a community gripped by fear and loss. This historical novel highlights themes of perseverance, friendship, and the struggle for survival. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Tantor Audio .

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times -bestselling author, known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Her work has earned numerous awards and accolades.