Author/Illustrator: Jim Murphy
Awards: Newbery Honor (1996)
Genre: Nonfiction
Grade Level: 4-6
This book informs readers about the famous Chicago fire. The author tells readers about how the fire was started when a cow kicked over a bucket. Because the entire city was built out of wood, the fire continued to spread. By the time the fire had been doused, Chicago had to face new problems, including homelessness.
This book includes both photographs and drawings. They are realistic and may be frightening to younger readers, but the dramatic flames will keep older and more daring students engaged.
This story is a great informational text about an iconic historical event. Students can also learn valuable lessons from this book, such as how to prevent catastrophic events in the future and how to be safe in the event of a fire.
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