During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lived above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie's world upside down. At her feverish mother's insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease.

In this 5-week novel study class, students will read the assigned chapters and then participate in meaningful discussions and assignments.  A novel study packet with outline will be provided after enrolling in the class.

Students must have their own copy of Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse to participate. The book can be physical, digital, or audio, whichever your student prefers. *All reading must be done prior to each class, shown on the class outline below.  

Week 1
Read chapters 1 - 6

Week 2
Read chapters 7 - 12

Week 3 
Read chapters 13 - 18

Week 4
Read chapters 19 - 24

Week 5 
Read chapters 25 - Epilogue