Bibliograph

The school's on fire!, a true story of bravery, tragedy, and determination, Rebecca C. Jones

Type

Label

The school's on fire!, a true story of bravery, tragedy, and determination, Rebecca C. Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 10 and up

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The school's on fire!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1029569939

Responsibility statement

Rebecca C. Jones

Sub title

a true story of bravery, tragedy, and determination

Summary

"Just in time for the 60th anniversary of the blaze that changed American fire laws, The School's on Fire! follows the path of the December 1958 fire that killed 92 kids and 3 teachers at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago. Recounted in a fast-paced, blow-by-blow and classroom-by-classroom narrative, the tragedy is made accessible to kids by focusing on the survivors' stories of courage, quick thinking, and luck. Informed by interviews with survivors and including a useful "In Case of Fire" appendix, this book combines a dramatic tale of survival with inspiring examples and practical information for kids facing dangerous situations. Including compelling historic photos, informative sidebars, resources for further learning, and source notes, The School's on Fire! is an invaluable addition to any student's bookshelf"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The stairwell -- Room 208 -- Room 207: the cheese box -- Room 210 -- Room 209 -- Room 211 -- Room 212 -- The annex -- The rest of the building -- Out of the ashes -- Starting over

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator