
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (i Survived Graphic Novel #7)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · May 2, 2023
Could an entire city really burn to the ground?
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- Who it’s for
- A graphic novel brings the Great Chicago Fire to life through high-action storytelling and historical detail.
- Themes
- Survival during a historic fire, Adjusting to life in a new city
- Pacing
- Fast
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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?
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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.
History in Motion
A graphic novel brings the Great Chicago Fire to life through high-action storytelling and historical detail.
Come here for
- A famous disaster seen through one boy’s eyes
- Art and action alongside historical facts
Expect
- A dramatic survival story in graphic novel form
- A nonfiction section with facts and photos about the fire
Where it sits
| Historical Comics | 93% |
|---|---|
| Survival Stories | 53% |
| Action Comics | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action Comics
- Historical Comics
- Disasters & Natural Hazards
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- May 2, 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Survival during a historic fire · Adjusting to life in a new city
- Reading lane
- Action Comics
Book 7 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.