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 Mitchell.
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.