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Butte County 2018 Paperback – June 23, 2019
by Scott Peters (Author), S D Brown (Author)
“Readers will blaze through the pages at Troy’s side!”
Short attention spans | Chapter Book | Ages 8-12 | B&W Illustrations
14-year-old Troy is thrilled to be left in charge when his parents go away overnight. But when he wakes to see a monstrous wildfire racing toward his home, he’s in complete shock. Paradise, California is on fire! Worse, cell reception is down and he can’t call his mom and dad to find out what to do. With a kid sister, a dog, and a cat to protect, he knows he has to act. How can he get them all to safety? Troy is no super-hero. He’s a kid who loves pizza, movies, and hanging out with his friends. He’s way out of his element. It’s clear they’ll never outrun the fire on foot. He starts brainstorming an escape plan. There’s only one option open. Will it work? Can this brave boy save the day?
This is the 2nd I Escaped adventure in the children’s series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills.
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Troy’s gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what’s going to happen next.
Based on eyewitness accounts and extensive research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swift-paced and stirring. The November 2018 Butte County disaster was California’s biggest forest fire and has become a defining moment in American disaster history.
Includes a fact section at the back with wildfire information, fire safety tips, and much more. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms! A study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheets
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