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Wolff, Ashley

Wildfire!

40 pp. | Simon/Beach Lane | November, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5344-8773-4 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5344-8774-1
(2) K-3 Wolff tells a story of both animal survival during a wildfire and the work of forest firefighters. Readers and listeners will appreciate the clear, direct text--"Buck hears the rumble. Squirrel sees the flash." Once the lightning strike starts a blaze, humans and animals react. The animals warn one another and take cover or run: turtles burrow, porcupines hide, and bears wade into water. Aircraft head for Spruce Mountain, where firefighters parachute in and trucks arrive loaded with people and equipment. At the culmination of the firefighting efforts, crew members create a firebreak with bulldozers and shovels; and finally a rainstorm helps to douse the flames. With the blaze extinguished, animals come out of hiding and "life continues on Spruce Mountain." The wide, dramatic vistas of forest scenes will feel familiar to fans of Wolff's work (Stella and Roy Go Camping, rev. 5/99; Where, Oh Where, Is Baby Bear?, rev. 11/17). The paintings in vivid reds, oranges, and golds along with the descriptive yet brief text provide sensory details of forest life and wildfire. It is a hopeful story of a fire put out quickly thanks to the efforts of humans and a good deal of luck. Helpful back matter includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary, a list of firefighting tools, and websites for further exploration. A timely, informative, and approachable book.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2021

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