Fever 1793

Number the Stars

Lois Lowry

A Holocaust novel about a Danish girl helping her Jewish friend escape Nazi persecution. Annemarie demonstrates courage and resilience during a dangerous historical period. Similar to Fever 1793, it features a young protagonist facing extreme historical challenges. The book explores themes of survival, friendship, and moral courage.

Chains

Laurie Halse Anderson

Another historical novel by the same author, set during the American Revolution. It follows Isabel, a young slave girl fighting for her freedom during a tumultuous time in American history. The book explores themes of survival, resilience, and personal courage against overwhelming societal challenges. Like Fever 1793, it features a young protagonist facing extreme hardship and demonstrating remarkable strength.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Elizabeth George Speare

A historical novel set in colonial Connecticut about a young woman adapting to a harsh new environment. Kit Tyler struggles to find her place in a rigid Puritan society after leaving her Caribbean home. The book explores themes of survival, social prejudice, and personal resilience. Similar to Fever 1793, it features a teenage protagonist navigating challenging historical circumstances.

The Devil's Arithmetic

Jane Yolen

A powerful historical novel about a Jewish girl transported back in time to the Holocaust. Hannah experiences the brutal realities of concentration camps, learning about survival, family, and historical trauma. Like Fever 1793, it features a young protagonist confronting extreme historical challenges. The book explores themes of resilience, memory, and human endurance.

Esperanza Rising

Pam Muñoz Ryan

A historical novel about a privileged Mexican girl forced to become a migrant worker during the Great Depression. Esperanza learns resilience and adaptation after losing her comfortable life. Similar to Fever 1793, it features a young protagonist overcoming significant personal challenges. The book explores themes of survival, social change, and personal growth.

My Brother Sam Is Dead

James Lincoln Collier

A powerful historical novel about the American Revolution told from a young person's perspective. The story follows Tim Meeker as he witnesses the devastating impact of war on his family and community. Like Fever 1793, it portrays a young protagonist experiencing historical trauma and learning to survive. The book explores themes of loss, courage, and the personal cost of historical events.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

A survival story about a Native American girl left alone on an island for years. Karana demonstrates incredible resourcefulness and strength while surviving in isolation. Similar to Fever 1793, the novel explores themes of personal resilience and survival against overwhelming odds. The protagonist must rely on her own skills and determination to survive.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

Christopher Paul Curtis

A historical novel about an African American family during the Civil Rights Movement. The story follows the Watsons as they experience racial tensions and historical trauma. Like Fever 1793, it offers a young person's perspective on challenging historical events. The book explores themes of family, survival, and social resilience.

Catherine, Called Birdy

Karen Cushman

A medieval historical novel about a spirited teenage girl resisting the expectations of her time. Catherine fights against arranged marriage and seeks personal autonomy in 13th-century England. The book shares themes of young female resilience and survival with Fever 1793. It portrays a strong-willed protagonist navigating challenging social circumstances.

Jefferson's Sons

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

A historical novel about the children of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, exploring slavery and family complexity. The book reveals the personal experiences of enslaved children in early American history. Like Fever 1793, it offers a young protagonist's perspective on challenging historical circumstances. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, and social injustice.