The school's on fire! : a true story of bravery, tragedy, and determination / Rebecca C. Jones.
| Author/creator | Jones, Rebecca C. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2019] |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 152 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | "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. Includes historic photos, informative sidebars, resources for further learning, and source notes."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Interest age level | Age 10 and up. |
| Interest grade level | Grade 4 to 6. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| LCCN | 2018009633 |
| ISBN | 9780912777627 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0912777621 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 363.37 J7243S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |