Wildfire!

Written and illustrated by Ashley Wolff

A forest fire threatens wildlife and tests firefighters' bravery on Spruce Mountain.

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40 pages· 383 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD620L

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Bookroo's summary

When a wildfire erupts on Spruce Mountain, dispatcher Maria rallies pilots, smokejumpers, and firefighters to combat the raging flames. As the blaze spreads, forest animals, from bears to turtles, seek refuge from the inferno. Will the heroic efforts of first responders save the forest and its inhabitants? Discover the intricate dance between nature's fury and human courage in this vivid tale of survival and resilience.

From the publisher

With stunning, cinematic art, this fact-based picture book takes readers into the heart of a forest fire and shows how animals survive, how heroic first responders curb the flames, and how life gradually returns to the forest. There is a flash. Then a crack. Bluejay spreads the news: “Firefirefire in the forest!” There’s a wildfire on Spruce Mountain! High up in the Evergreen Tower, dispatcher Maria sees it, too. She calls on expert teams of pilots, smokejumpers, and firefighters to battle the blaze. Meanwhile, the animals of the forest, from bears to deer to turtles, take shelter from the smoke and flames. Featuring detailed end matter about forest fires and firefighting techniques and tools, this timely picture book is perfect for anyone interested in firefighting and protecting our natural spaces.

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