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The Great Fire
The Great Fire
Author: Jim Murphy
A vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. These characters serve as dramatic focal points as the fire sweeps across the city, their stories illuminated by fascinating archival photos a...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780590472661
ISBN-10: 0590472666
Publication Date: 6/30/1995
Pages: 144
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This is a great, informative book with lots of old photographs. A great addition to our homeschool library. Lots of information we didn't know.
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It was a great historical book to read. My daughter had no idea that a fire could spread that fast and destroy the entire city. She loved learning facts about how the fire spread and how the people were affected.
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