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Although Emmi has lived in Chicago for two years, she finds it hard to love her adopted city. As a German immigrant in the early 1870s, she's often teased by her America-born peers. But when the Great Fire breaks out on October 8, 1871, Emmi and her enemies find themselves braving the smoke and flames together. Can Emmi and the others survive the danger to escape the burning city? Readers can learn the real story of the Great Chicago Fire from the nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.

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"Emmi and her toymaker father immigrated to Chicago from Germany in 1869, two years ago, but the city still doesn't feel like home. Emmi misses her hometown, and she's mercilessly teased by peers -- including Seamus and Cara, a pair of Irish immigrant twins who seem to have adjusted to their new country much more easily than Emmi. But when the Great Fire breaks out on October 8, 1871, the divisions between people fall away as everyone struggles to survive. Can Emmi, Seamus, and Cara make their way through the flames and choking smoke and find a way to rebuild their lives afterward? This gripping story from the Girls Survive series includes backmatter with an historical overview of the Great Chicago Fire, photos, maps, a glossary, and more.--Katherine ""A Mighty Girl"" ...a gripping storyline. Although all three primary characters are white, Alikhan does explore prejudices immigrants faced along with tensions between religious groups. An author's note further explains that the Great Fire had a way of equalizing everyone. Tragedy often brings unity. . . .Fast-paced intrigue, especially for reluctant readers; there may be a plethora of survival stories, but this one doesn't disappoint.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"""

...a gripping storyline. Although all three primary characters are white, Alikhan does explore prejudices immigrants faced along with tensions between religious groups. An author's note further explains that the Great Fire had a way of equalizing everyone. Tragedy often brings unity. . . .Fast-paced intrigue, especially for reluctant readers; there may be a plethora of survival stories, but this one doesn't disappoint.-- Kirkus Reviews

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Salima Alikhan has been a freelance writer and illustrator for fourteen years. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she writes and illustrates children's books. Salima also teaches creative writing at St. Edward's University and English at Austin Community College. Her books and art can be found at www.salimaalikhan.net. Alessia was Born in southern Italy in 1990 but she grew up in Rome, where she still lives. She has wanted to be an illustrator since she was a child. After a Degree in the Animation course of the International School of Comics based in Rome in 2013, Alessia has worked as Background Artist for some of the most important roman animation studios. She currently works as a freelance artist on various Animation and illustration projects.

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