In "I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871," readers follow the story of a young boy named 11-year-old Carl who lives in Chicago during a time of rapid growth and change. As the city is gripped by a devastating fire that destroys thousands of buildings and leaves many homeless, Carl must navigate the chaos and find his way to safety. With his friends and family caught in the blaze, he experiences fear and bravery while striving to survive the catastrophe. This gripping tale vividly illustrates the bravery of those who endured one of America's most infamous disasters. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 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.