The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020 · Est. 45 min read

The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes

Written by Kate Hannigan · Illustrated by Alex Graudins

Part of the History Comics series

A city burns. Siblings race against time to escape and reunite with family. Can they survive the inferno?

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128 pages· 4,972 words· Est. 45 min read
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In the heart of a blazing Chicago, siblings must navigate chaos and flames to find their family. As the city crumbles, their journey becomes a desperate race against time. Will they escape the inferno's grasp and reunite with their loved ones, or will the fire consume everything they hold dear? Discover the resilience of a city and the courage of two young souls in this gripping tale of survival and hope.

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In History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire, writer Kate Hannigan and illustrator Alex Graudins tell the true story of how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history, and how this disaster forever changed how homes, buildings, and communities are constructed. A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puupy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno. But can they reunite with their lost family before it’s too late? With History Comics you can travel back in time to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, the deserts of the American southwest, the riot at the Stonewall Inn, and beyond! In this new nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second, the past comes alive!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
4,972
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about science and natureBooks about 1800-1849Books about 1850-1899
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 30, 2020
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250174260

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