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Liked It4 of 4 members found this review helpful “Interesting tale told by Mattie Cooke, a teenager living in 1793 Philadelphia. It is an era I did not know anything about. I had heard about Yellow fever hitting tropical places but was not aware that it had ever occurred so far north. |
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“One of my favorite historical books. ”
Ava P wrote this review 1 hour ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this book. I am in to old time sicknesses... if that makes sense. I want to be a doctor when I grow up. Very interesting :P”
Sylvia W wrote this review 2 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a great book. It's about Mattie and how she tries to survive in a fever plagued city.”
Rachel B wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Kind of gross at some parts”
cLaIrE s. wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great story with alot of twists and turns, but will keep you focused.”
Shea Ðisney wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Although this is a book for the young-adult reader, it is a good read for anyone. The yellow fever strikes Philadelphia in 1793 and nearly 10% of the population dies from this plague. Mattie Cook, a young girl, survives the fever. She is unsure of the fate of her mother who also was taken ill, but cannot be located after Mattie returns home from Bush Hill where she was nursed back to health. Mattie finds herself alone after her grandfather dies as a result of an attack by thieves in the coffeehouse her family owns. She eventually finds help in the African-American community from Eliza, an employee of the coffeehouse. Eliza and Mattie help other sick citizens, and survive through the first frost in the fall that brings relief from the plague. This is a well-written historical fiction book.
Shelly W wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“It made me wish more people cared.”
Kaitlin H wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is one of my favorite books of all time! Its so good but its really sad at times, but its soooo good! ”
Kelli C wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book has a very good topic and has great detial...and i enjoyed to read it.”
Danielle M wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
