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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

by Lauren Tarshis illustrated by Scott Dawson
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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
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A boy races to stay ahead of the flames as an entire city burns to the ground!
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In a national contest, readers voted and decided that the next I Survived topic would be the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This addition to the bestselling adventure series follows the fate of Oscar, a teen alone in the great city, as he races the flames of history's most terrifying conflagration.
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About this Series

With heart-pounding action and high emotional stakes, this well-researched fiction series brings historical disasters to life through the eyes of people who experience them. Each chapter book puts an ordinary kid in the middle of a terrifying event, from a devastating hurricane to an infamous shipwreck. With determination and a bit of luck, these characters survive dangerous situations, reunite with their friends and families, and start to rebuild their lives.

Told in short, gripping chapters with striking black-and-white illustrations, the I Survived stories keep readers on the edges of their seats as they learn about important current events and moments in history. Thoughtful author's notes provide additional background information, timelines, and research and writing tips.

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Product Details

    • Grades: 3 - 5
    • Ages: 8 - 11
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 112 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-545-65846-1
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