description: The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history--with damage so profound that few people believed the city of Chicago could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest despair, and the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.
language: English
title: The Great Fire
titlecomplete: The Great Fire
genres: American History, Audiobook, Middle Grade, School, Historical, History, Childrens, Juvenile, Teen, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 2668
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Newbery Medal, awardedAt: 820483200000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Award, awardedAt: 1230796800000
name: Margaret A. Edwards Award
publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks