Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Forest Fire, Hinckley, Minnesota 1894
One volume in a larger series called "Survival" by Kathleen Duey and Karen Bale, this is the story of Carrie Vaughn and Daniel Johansson, residents of Hinckley during the summer and fall of 1894. Both children hope that the fires burning near town will somehow stop or be put out without damage to the town. But then, suddenly, both children are running to escape the flames of the firestorm. Readers will experience what it is like to face disaster with courage and determination.
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