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A review by lgiery
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great middle grade historical fiction book. I read it when I was around 12 y/o for fun and now again as a teacher. Quick, engaging plot that focuses on a rarely talked about historical event (the 1793 yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia); a great choice for pre-teens post-covid.