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The Great Fire

by Jim Murphy
Taylor Mali
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The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history—with damage so profound that few people believed the city of Chicago could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest despair, and the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.

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Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Unabridged
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  • ISBN: 9780792785064
  • File size: 72713 KB
  • Release date: February 14, 2005
  • Duration: 02:31:29
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subjects

History Juvenile Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:7.6
Lexile® Measure:1130
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:8-9

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history—with damage so profound that few people believed the city of Chicago could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest despair, and the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.

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History Juvenile Nonfiction
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