I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 : the graphic novel
Could an entire city really burn to the ground? One brave boy finds out in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 , with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson. Oscar Starling never wanted to move to Chicago. The smog, the stench, the thieves around every corner -- it’s so different from his old life on the farm. Will the big city ever feel like home? But shortly after Oscar arrives, a huge fire breaks out. All of Chicago is ablaze and one thing is the city is like a powder keg, ready to explode. An army of firemen tries to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path. Will Oscar -- and his new city and new friends -- survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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- ISBN: 9781338825152
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Physical Description
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147 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm. - Edition First edition.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2023.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 8 through 12. GN400L Lexile Decoding demand: 76 (high) Semantic demand: 96 (very high) Syntactic demand: 58 (medium) Structure demand: 88 (very high) Lexile |