"Emmi in the City: A Great Chicago Fire Survival Story" by Salima Alikhan follows young Emmi, a spirited girl living in Chicago during the autumn of 1871. As the city prepares for the grand exposition, tragedy strikes when the Great Chicago Fire ignites, threatening everything Emmi holds dear. Amidst chaos and destruction, she must navigate the perils of the blazing city, relying on her resourcefulness and bravery. As friendships are tested and new alliances formed, Emmi discovers the strength of community and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity, ultimately learning that resilience can light the way through the darkest of times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Girls Survive .

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Capstone Press .

Salima Alikhan has created covers and interior illustrations for Kahani and Confetti magazines. She collaborated with the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Georgia, to turn her award-winning artwork into a planetarium show. Alikhan is the illustrator of Rocky Mountain Night Before Christmas and The Pied Piper of Austin, both published by Pelican. She resides in Austin, Texas.