{"product_id":"9781338825169","title":"I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eI Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lauren Tarshis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCould 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOscar 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.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived Graphic Novel #1)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first installment of Tarshis' sprawling prose disaster oeuvre for young readers is reimagined in visually interesting full-color comic panels that support its recognizable thrilling pace and convenient twists. Many of the most exciting scenes are largely wordless, spotlighting the propulsive action amid growing tensions. A fresh and interesting adaptation, making for an easy crowd pleaser.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dark, subdued, inky art sets a somber tone, while a parade of mostly small panels builds suspense and promises to engage readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (I Survived Graphic Novel #3)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A crowd pleaser … Those familiar with this installment will anticipate the traumas and triumphs of the story, while newcomers to the series will also be pulled in; all will be satisfied with the mostly happy resolution … Another effective comics translation in this first-rate series.” -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (I Survived Graphic Novel #4)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \"The comic book format works well with intense pacing, searing images and edge-of-your-seat suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Lauren Tarshis's I Survived chapter books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the American Revolution, 1776\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Informative and breathlessly paced.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9\/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and longterm -- while ending on an upward beat.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338825169\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42891818827982,"sku":"9781338825169","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/files\/9781338825169.jpg?v=1733975623","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338825169","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}