Bibliograph

I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, the graphic novel, based on the novel by Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Cassie Anderson ; colors by Junma Aguilera

Type

Label

I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, the graphic novel, based on the novel by Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Cassie Anderson ; colors by Junma Aguilera

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Scholastic IncGrades 4-6, Scholastic Inc

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Nature of contents

dictionariescomics graphic novels

Oclc number

1378162349

Responsibility statement

based on the novel by Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Cassie Anderson ; colors by Junma Aguilera

Series statement

I survived Graphic novel, 7

Sub title

the graphic novel

Summary

Could an entire city really burn to the ground? One brave boy finds out in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestelling 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 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

Target audience

pre adolescent

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Great Chicago Fire, 1871Great Chicago Fire, eighteen seventy-oneGraphic novel, I survived

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