Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This notable, gripping book unfolds the 2018 Paradise, California wildfire disaster through the eyes of one brave boy. Written by Northern California mystery author SD Brown and bestselling children's historical fiction author, Scott Peters.
When 14-year-old Troy's parents leave him in charge overnight, he has no idea his life in Paradise is about to change. Unaware of any danger, Troy and his kid sister dive into a huge junk-food-feast and watch movies until 2 am.
When Troy's dog, Rascal, jerks him awake at 9 am, he's alarmed to see that it's black as night outside. How can that be?
Then he gets a bunch of panicked text from his best friend.
The first reads--i see flames
The second--get out of town
The last--NOW
Terror slingshots down Troy's spine. He sprints to the neighbor's house, only to have Mrs. Jones tell him to stay put. Wildfires happen all the time. The firemen will come.
But will they?
He can see flames racing toward their homes.
Unable to reach his parents, and 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? They'll never be able to outrun the fire on foot. He has to make a decision, fast.
Does he have what it takes to escape?
A study guide is available at: https: //tinyurl.com/escaped-fire
For readers 9 and up.
This is the 2nd book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real world challenges and find ways to escape.
Synopsis
"fast-paced" - Publisher's Weekly
The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
"a must for every reading list"
This notable, gripping book unfolds the 2018 Paradise, California wildfire disaster through the eyes of one brave boy. A Children's Outstanding Release.
When 14-year-old Troy's parents leave him in charge overnight, he has no idea his life in Paradise is about to change. He wakes to see a monstrous wildfire racing toward his home. Unable to reach his parents, and 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? They'll never be able to outrun the fire on foot. He has to make a decision, fast. Does he have what it takes to escape?
Based on eyewitness accounts and hours of research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swiftpaced, and stirring. The November 2018 Butte County disaster was California's biggest forest fire and has become a defining moment in American disaster history.
A study guide is available at https: //tinyurl.com/escaped-fire
This is the 2nd children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of books like I Survived by New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis and Jim Murphy's The Great Fire
Contains an informative fact section at the back with wildfire information, fire safety tips, and much more.
"gripping" - Chico Enterprise Record
A powerfully relevant must-read for today's changing climate.
This book is for the doers and the dreamers, the cautious and the go-getters, and the survivalists in us all. Because each and every one of us can accomplish miracles.