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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (The Graphic Novel)

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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (The Graphic Novel) by Lauren Tarshis takes readers on a thrilling adventure with a young protagonist navigating the chaos and peril of the historic Chicago fire. As the city burns, the story captures the desperate struggle for survival, the resilience of the human spirit, and the impact of this legendary disaster through vivid illustrations. Perfect for young readers, it provides both educational insight and captivating drama.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (The Graphic Novel)

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338825152

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cassie Anderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
Cassie Anderson is a freelance artist based in Portland, OR. She is the creator behind the webcomic-turned-graphic novel Extraordinary: The Story of An Ordinary Princess, as well as the artist and letterer on the Lifeformed series, a sci-fi YA comic about growing up and doing hard things set in an alien invasion. Both books are published by Dark Horse Comics. She also enjoys making journal and autobiographical comics about her life. When she's not drawing comics, she can be found baking tasty treats or exploring the great outdoors.

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