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I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 / by Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Cassie Anderson ; colors by Junma Aguilera.

Tarshis, Lauren, (author.). Anderson, Cassie, (illustrator.). Aguilera, Juanma, (colourist.). Ball, Georgia, (author.). Tarshis, Lauren. Graphic novelization of (work): I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871. (Added Author).

Summary:

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 clear: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781338825152
Physical Description: 147 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2023.
Copyright: ©2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Volume numbering taken from publisher's website.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographic references.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12. Scholastic Inc. Grades 4-6. Scholastic Inc.