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Jones, Rebecca C.

The School's on Fire!: A True Story of Bravery, Tragedy, and Determination

149 pp. | Chicago | October, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-0-912777-62-7 $17.99
(3) 4-6 Jones's hair-raising account of a 1958 fire in a Chicago school that killed almost one hundred people will surely encourage young readers to think about fire prevention and safety (and probably check for the fire exits in public buildings they visit). The importance of fire safety laws and the dire consequences of overcrowded classrooms is vividly portrayed. The narrative is illustrated with photos and enlivened by interviews with survivors of the tragedy. Reading list. Ind.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

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