Books About Fire

The Best Fire Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fire? 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 Brooklyn Nine
The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Fire

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Changes for Kaya

Book #6 in the American Girl: Kaya series

Kaya searches for her horse amid mountain fires and hidden fears.

80 pages· 10,059 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,936 ratings
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Summary: Kaya embarks on a perilous journey into the mountains, hoping to reunite with her stolen horse, Steps High. As she navigates the treacherous terrain, a sudden mountain fire threatens everything. With danger closing in, Kaya must confront her deepest fears. Will she find Steps High before it's too late? Discover the resilience and courage of a young girl amidst the historical backdrop of the Nez Perce Indians.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

The Brooklyn Nine

Nine generations, one family, bound by baseball and Brooklyn.

299 pages· 60,760 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,525 ratings
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Summary: From 1845 to today, the Schneider family navigates American life, united by baseball and Brooklyn. Each generation faces battles, triumphs, and losses, but their love for the game and each other endures. As they pitch perfect games and dodge bullets, the family's legacy unfolds over nine innings, revealing the unbreakable bond between kin and sport. What challenges will the next generation face, and how will the game continue to shape their destiny?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1993

The Ghost Next Door

By R.L. Stine · Book #10 in the Goosebumps series

A new neighbor brings eerie mysteries and ghostly suspicions.

124 pages· 20,087 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 13,819 ratings
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Summary: Hannah's quiet neighborhood turns unsettling when a peculiar boy moves in next door. As strange events unfold, she becomes convinced that her new neighbor might be a ghost. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late?
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

Flynn Saves the Day

A fire engine races to save a friend from danger.

32 pages· 1,203 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Summary: Flynn, the new fire engine on Sodor, faces his first big challenge: a fire threatens Thomas. With Percy by his side, can Flynn prove himself and save the day? Discover the excitement in this thrilling adventure.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2006

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

By Olson, Kay M., Barnett III (Illustrator), Charles (Illustrator), Miller (Illustrator), Phil (Illustrator) · Graphic Library series

Experience the inferno that reshaped Chicago's skyline in 1871.

32 pages· 1,794 words· Est. 16 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
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Summary: Step into the flames of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, where the city's skyline was forever altered. This graphic novel immerses you in the chaos and heroism of a historic disaster. Will the city rise from the ashes, or will the inferno consume it all? Dramatic illustrations and a gripping narrative bring this pivotal event to life, offering a vivid glimpse into the past. Discover the resilience and courage that emerged from the devastation, and explore the aftermath that shaped a city's future. Dive into history and witness the fire that changed everything.
Inferno in Tokyo
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2017

Inferno in Tokyo

Time-traveling cousins face chaos in 1923 Tokyo's disaster.

144 pages· 14,529 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Summary: Cousins Patrick and Beth are thrust into chaos when the Imagination Station malfunctions, sending them to 1923 Tokyo. Amidst earthquakes, tsunamis, and fires, they must navigate perilous challenges. Can they survive and help those in need, or will the past's devastation overwhelm them? Embark on a thrilling journey through time and space, where courage and resilience are their only allies.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Audrey Under the Big Top

By Jessica Gunderson, Wendy Tan (Illustrator) · Book #22 in the Girls Survive series

A circus fire threatens Audrey's dream and her sisters' safety. Can she save them?

102 pages· 10,678 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 124 ratings
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Summary: In 1944 Hartford, young Audrey dreams of performing with the circus. When the Ringling Brothers come to town, she seizes the chance to see the famous Flying Wallendas. But disaster strikes as a fire engulfs the big top. With her twin sisters in tow, Audrey must navigate the chaos to find safety. Will she escape the flames and fulfill her dreams, or will the fire consume everything she holds dear? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and survival, inspired by the real Hartford Circus Fire.
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