A young girl named Matilda living in 1793 Philadelphia finds herself caught up in the dreaded yellow fever epidemic which has afflicted her mother and many close to her. She journeys to a neighboring farm at her mother’s bequest and encounters many others who have been affected by the plague. Matilda does her best toContinue reading “Book Review: Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson”
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2023 Reading Wrap-Up
I hate the flu. But thankfully, I’m better and ready to mini-review the last books I read for the year of 2023! Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman Summary Teenage Matilda is distraught when she must leave her home at a convent to actually work for a living in a poor part of London. However, sheContinue reading “2023 Reading Wrap-Up”
5 Reading Goals for 2023
I haven’t been the most productive reader these last few months of the year, so I hope to make some realistic goals that will help me become a steadier reader this year. Try to finish 1 book/month. This is usually an attainable goal; I just have to be consistent at it! Write more often. UsuallyContinue reading “5 Reading Goals for 2023”
9 Reading Invitations/Challenges for 2022
Of the many goals that you all probably have for this year, I invite you readers to squeeze in some goals that revolve around the books. I’ve suggested some for you below. Take a look! Focus on the quality of stories instead of the quantity. I’ve found, especially in the reading communities, that people areContinue reading “9 Reading Invitations/Challenges for 2022”
