In "I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871," readers are transported to the bustling streets of Chicago on the brink of disaster. The story follows a young boy named Otto, who is caught in the chaos of one of the deadliest fires in American history. As flames engulf the city, Otto must navigate the dangers of the blaze while trying to rescue his family and friends. With vivid illustrations and a gripping narrative, this graphic novel captures the courage and resilience of those who endured the catastrophe, highlighting the importance of hope and community in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called I Survived Graphix .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2023 by Scholastic US .

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis. com.