John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire |
Publication Information
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Author: Nobisso, Josephine |
Illustrator: Rose, Ted |
Title: John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire |
Date: 2000 |
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin |
City: Boston |
ISBN, paperback: 0-618-01560-4 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
true story, historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
This is a retelling of the effects of a firestorm in 1894 on a train and its 150+ passengers. John Blair, the train's porter, became a hero for his common sense and bravery in the face of extraordinary danger. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Fire satefy is a natural with this book. End notes about firestorms and this particular fire are interesting. Discussion might center upon crowd reactions to dangerous situations or John's heroic qualities or what learners think they would do. A Yahooligans search on "fire" will yield lots of interesting related information. |
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