Detailed historical setting immerses readers in 1793 Philadelphia for a vivid experience
First-person narrative offers an authentic voice and personal journey
Themes of survival, family, and resilience resonate with diverse readers
Engaging protagonist Mattie Cook drives the story forward
New York Times Book Review starred edition enhances literary value
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A yellow fever epidemic sweeps through the streets of 1793 Philadelphia in this novel from Laurie Halse Anderson where “the plot rages like the epidemic itself” (The New York Times Book Review)—now with a brand-new look! During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Matti