Books About Yellow Fever

The Best Yellow Fever Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about yellow fever? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Yellow Fever

Fever 1793
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000

Fever 1793

By Laurie Halse Anderson

A deadly fever engulfs 1793 Philadelphia, forcing a young girl to flee and survive.

252 pages· 51,233 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.8/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 136,242 ratings
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Summary: In 1793 Philadelphia, Mattie Cook dreams of transforming her family's coffee shop. But when a deadly fever strikes, her world collapses. Forced to flee with her grandfather, Mattie faces a city in chaos. Can she navigate the dangers and find a way to survive as the epidemic spreads relentlessly? Discover her journey through a city gripped by fear and disease.
An American Plague
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 11–13 · 2003

An American Plague

By Jim Murphy

A deadly epidemic halts a city, sparking fear and chaos.

Newbery Honor (2004)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2004)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2003)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2004)Orbis Pictus Award (2004)
165 pages· 30,515 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 4,828 ratings
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Summary: In 1793, Philadelphia faces a deadly yellow fever epidemic, forcing thousands to flee and paralyzing the government. Amidst the chaos, free Blacks heroically nurse the sick, only to face condemnation. As the city grapples with fear and death, political and social tensions rise, leading to a constitutional crisis. Discover the untold stories and the desperate fight against an invisible enemy in this gripping historical account.
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