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.