Cora Frear

Written by Susan E. Goodman · Illustrated by Doris Ettlinger

Part of the Brave Kids series

A prairie fire threatens Cora and her father. Can they escape the flames?

4.0 Goodreads · 157 ratings

64 pages· 5,109 words· Est. 57 min read· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Cora loves the thrill of riding across the prairie with her father, a dedicated doctor. But when a fierce prairie fire erupts, their routine journey turns perilous. With flames racing toward them, their old horses can't outrun the danger. As the fire closes in, Cora and her father must find a way to survive. Will their courage and quick thinking be enough to escape nature's fury? Discover the true story of Cora Frear, a pioneer girl facing the ultimate test of bravery in the wild frontier.

From the publisher

FIRE! Cora loves riding through the wild prairie with her doctor father on his house calls. One day, they have a bigger adventure than they bargained for. Prairie Fire! Their old horses will never outrun the flames that are galloping right toward them! What will Cora and Papa do to save their lives? * Cora Frear was a real pioneer girl, growing up on the prairie at the end of the nineteenth century. Her true story is as exciting as any novel. And it is only the first adventure in the Brave Kids series. Coming next: the story of Robert Henry Hendershot, Civil War drummer boy.

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