Recommended for: Intermediate Years (4th-8th)

Create lasting connections through this rich story while you study themes such as science, nature, geography, history, and language arts. This four-week book study is a digital download you can use in your homeschool or as book study with a group. Each download includes:

• Fever 1793 Book Study with weekly lesson plans, recipes, and more
• Fever 1793 Book Report Template
• Fever 1793 Extension Book List
• Multimedia Reference Materials links
• Book Club Meet-up Guide

Overview of Fever 1793

Philadelphia in the summer of 1793 bubbles with early American spirit and possibility. Mattie, a 14-year-old girl helping run her family’s coffee shop, has big plans for growing the family business, traveling the world, and maybe even love rooted in childhood friendship. Fevers come through every summer, but this one is different. This fever will not only rearrange Mattie’s life, but it will change the landscape of Philadelphia forever. In the words of The New York Times Book Review, “The plot rages like the epidemic itself.”

Themes in Fever 1793

There are many themes in Fever 1793 you will explore through videos, notebooking, and projects. Explore any themes more in-depth that really stick out to you or spark the interests of your children.

• Early American History
• American Culture, Fashion, and Food in the 1790s
• Philadelphia’s 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic
• Early American Art
• Historical Medical Practices
• Community and Resilience
• Literary Devices: Symbols, Metaphors, Similes, Repetition, Epigraphs

Book Disclaimer

This book includes some mature themes such as death and violence. We encourage parents to review all literature selections in advance to ensure they align with your family’s values and age levels. For a detailed content overview, click here to read the Parent Guide Review on Plugged In.