Ollie Escapes the Great Chicago Fire, Smithsonian Historical Fiction, Smithsonian Historical Fiction: Ollie Escapes the Great Chicago Fire
- Authors
- Jacqui Davis & Alikhan, Salima
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Tags
- 1871; smithsonian; great chicago fire; rebuilding chicago; historical fiction grades 3-6; escape and rescue stories; 19th century u.s.; orphan stories; lake michigan
- Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 0.60 MB
- Lang
- en
Twelve-year-old Ollie is struggling to get by as an orphan in 1871 Chicago. He found work as a servant for the wealthy Burnham family, including caring for five-year-old Leo Burnham. But Ollie's own little sister, Eliza, is in an orphanage, and he's saving every penny he can get her out and care for her himself. Then a massive fire breaks out in the city, and chaos descends. Suddenly Ollie must not only escape the burning city with little Leo, but he must also find his lost sister among the wreckage. Will Ollie's wits and bravery be enough to save the Burnham's son and his own sister?