History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire
Rising From the Ashes
History ComicsWritten by Kate Hannigan; illustrated by Alex Graudins
First Second
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On Sale: 06/30/2020
ISBN: 9781250174260
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In History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire, writer Kate Hannigan and illustrator Alex Graudins tell the true story of how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history, and how this disaster forever changed how homes, buildings, and communities are constructed.
A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puupy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno. But can they reunite with their lost family before it’s too late?
With History Comics you can travel back in time to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, the deserts of the American southwest, the riot at the Stonewall Inn, and beyond! In this new nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second, the past comes alive!
Praise for History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire
"Vibrant artwork and an engaging story make this a great vehicle for a poignant glimpse at American history."—Booklist
"Hannigan sticks closely to historical records in tracing the causes and course of the fire as well as the architectural and infrastructure improvements wrought in its wake and the fair’s artistic and technological highlights. ...Graudins overlays the infodumps with small, intimate panels depicting period-clad people with appealingly open expressions (and, often, puppies in tow) in accurately drawn settings. A fictive plotline adds a strong “you are there” feel to this informative account."—Kirkus
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