Fever 1793 by Anderson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Fever 1793 by Anderson Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 Philadelphia in this novel from Laurie Halse Anderson where "the plot rages like the epidemic itself" (The New York Times Book Review). During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Matties world upside down. At her feverish mothers insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease. Author Biography Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Shes twice been a National Book Award finalist, for Chains and Speak; Chains also received the 2009 Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction. Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023, presented to her by the Crown Princess of Sweden. She lives in Pennsylvania, and you can follow her adventures on X (previously known as Twitter) @HalseAnderson or visit her at MadWomanintheForest.com. Review School Library Journal starred review Readers will be drawn in by the characters and will emerge with a sharp and graphic picture of another world.The New York Times Book Review A gripping story about living morally under the shadow of rampant death.The New York Times Book Review The plot rages like the epidemic itself.VOYA A vivid work, rich with well-drawn characters. Prizes Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Middle Grades) 2004 Short-listed for Nevada Young Readers Award (Intermediate) 2003 Long Description During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out.Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Matties world upside down. At her feverish mothers insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease. Review Quote VOYAA vivid work, rich with well-drawn characters. Details ISBN0689848919 Short Title FEVER 1793 Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0689848919 ISBN-13 9780689848919 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Ambler, PA, US Birth 1961 Audience Age 10-14 Imprint Simon & Schuster DOI 10.1604/9780689848919 NZ Release Date 2002-03-01 US Release Date 2002-03-01 UK Release Date 2002-03-01 AU Release Date 2002-05-14 Author Anderson Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2002-03-01 DEWEY 813.54 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2607956;

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