On a hot summer day in 1910 a teenage soldier assembled his rifle. A girl argued to save trees on a mountain homestead. A young man set out to fight fire. None knew that soon the many blazes burning across northern Idaho would blow up and send a wall of flame racing their way.
Portraying a natural disaster that would dictate how the United States would fight wildfire in the 20th century, The Big Burn brings to life a turning point in fire science, forestry, and history. Richly drawn characters doing their best against gigantic odds will grip your heart. The realistic depiction of wildfire will make you feel you were there.
With non-fiction Field Notes and an Afterword about firefighting today, it's a novel that moves from the 1900s into the 21st century. Whether you're an adult or young adult reader, you'll come away with a new understanding of nature and a "heighten[ed] appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of firefighters and settlers" (Publishers Weekly).
Montana Book Award Honor
"Historically accurate and dramatically engaging."—Teen Reads
"Presents a vivid picture of a natural disaster while skillfully conveying in fluid prose the individual stories of the three young people."—Horn Book
"Fascinating and harrowing . . . for any kid whose tastes run to disaster and survival, mixed into a coming of age story."—Richie's Picks
"A solid adventure story with a well-realized setting."—Booklist
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January 16, 2020 -
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- ISBN: 9780547745947
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- ISBN: 9780547745947
- File size: 1008 KB
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- English
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- ATOS Level: 5.6
- Lexile® Measure: 860
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Formats
- Kindle Book
- OverDrive Read
- EPUB ebook
Languages
- English
Levels
- ATOS Level:5.6
- Lexile® Measure:860
- Interest Level:9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty:4-5
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