Based on a true story, Fiery Night is a heartwarming, empowering picture
book about a little boy's devotion to his pet goat, Willie, and how they
gave each other strength during the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Young
Justin Butterfield was awakened in the night by neighbors warning his
family of the coming fire. The Butterfields did what they could to save
their home but eventually had to flee. Justin insisted on taking Willie
with them, even though the frightened goat made it more difficult for
them to get away quickly. Encouraging and comforting Willie helped
bolster Justin's own courage during the family's difficult journey
through the burning city.