by Scott Peters (Author), S. D. Brown (Author)
"fast-paced" - Publisher's Weekly
The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
"a must for every reading list"
This notable, gripping book unfolds the 2018 Paradise, California wildfire disaster through the eyes of one brave boy. A Children's Outstanding Release.
When 14-year-old Troy's parents leave him in charge overnight, he has no idea his life in Paradise is about to change. He wakes to see a monstrous wildfire racing toward his home. Unable to reach his parents, and with a kid sister, a dog, and a cat to protect, he knows he has to act. How can he get them all to safety? They'll never be able to outrun the fire on foot. He has to make a decision, fast. Does he have what it takes to escape?
Based on eyewitness accounts and hours of research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swiftpaced, and stirring. The November 2018 Butte County disaster was California's biggest forest fire and has become a defining moment in American disaster history.
A study guide is available at https: //tinyurl.com/escaped-fire
This is the 2nd children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of books like I Survived by New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis and Jim Murphy's The Great Fire
Contains an informative fact section at the back with wildfire information, fire safety tips, and much more.
"gripping" - Chico Enterprise Record
A powerfully relevant must-read for today's changing climate.
This book is for the doers and the dreamers, the cautious and the go-getters, and the survivalists in us all. Because each and every one of us can accomplish miracles.
Number of Pages: 116
Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 23, 2019
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: I Escaped the California Camp Fire
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 2
