This is a good piece of young adult historical fiction. The heroine could use a little fleshing out, and a little more spunk (she is NO Charlotte Doyle, let me tell you!) I found many of the early interpersonal conflicts a bit cliche, as was the set up, but the introduction to the history of Philade...
What I liked best about this book:- The heroine is capable and tries her best to take care of herself and those around her.- She is not obsessed with her love interest.- It's a good way to introduce readers to that part of American History and how the public reacted to it: fleeing, quackery, actual ...
I have to admit that YA is normally not my thing, but in an effort to broaden my horizons this year, i have started to explore different genres and authors, with YA being just one of them. Having read previous novel by her (Speak. Next up on the pile by her is Wintergirls.
Good historical fiction about the yellow fever epidemic of Philadelphia in 1793. I enjoyed the overall story and the appearance of some notable characters, including many famous statesmen who were instrumental in the birth of our country. Although the descriptions were realistic and informative, I...
Fictional account of the yellow fever outbreak that struck Philadelphia in the fall of 1793, told from the perspective of a teenage girl who witnesses various effects and impacts of the illness on family, friends, and her community. Chapters begin with short quotes from letters, pamphlets and other ...
in a sentence or two: it's 1793 in Philadelphia, and a mysterious fever is said to be killing people without mercy. the murmurings of yellow fever come to fruition when 15 year old Mattie's mom is struck ill with a fever that drives her crazy and gives her eyes a horrid yellow tinge.Mattie, her mom,...
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