Book Series · 3 Books

Matchbox Hero City Books

In order from Three-Alarm Fire! to Ice Mountain.

The Matchbox Hero City series is a set of 3 picture books by Annie Auerbach, published in 2003. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1235

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Three-Alarm Fire!

By Annie Auerbach, Joe Ewers (Illustrator), Steve Mitchell (Illustrator)

A firefighting team battles a raging three-alarm blaze.

24 pages· 1,044 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

Library Binding

Summary: David Donshel's first day as a firefighter is anything but ordinary. He faces a daunting challenge: rescuing a woman trapped in a car and battling a fierce blaze in a four-story building. As the team races against time, they must raise the engine ladder and direct the water spray to extinguish the flames. Will they conquer the inferno before it consumes everything? Dive into the high-stakes world of firefighting where every second counts and courage is tested.

The complete set

Matchbox Hero City Series

3 books · Published 2003

Series

Sale price

$1235

Three-Alarm Fire!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

A firefighting team battles a raging three-alarm blaze.

Series

Sale price

$333

Rescue at Hero Lake

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003

Rescue team tackles emergencies on Hero Lake's waters.

Series

Sale price

$799

Ice Mountain

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

A car plunges into icy waters. Can rescue vehicles save the day?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Matchbox Hero City series?

There are 3 books in the Matchbox Hero City series. It began with Three-Alarm Fire! in 2003, and the newest book, Ice Mountain, was published in 2003.