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Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter

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4 out of 5
Based on 100 Ratings and 45 Reviews

Book Description


This legendary tale introduces young readers to Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11, who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. One winter day in 1818, when many of the firefighting volunteers are sick with influenza and a small wooden house is ablaze, Molly jumps into action and helps stop the blaze, proudly earni... More
Book Information
PublisherCalkins Creek Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101590787218
ISBN-13978-1590787212
Publication Date09/01/2012
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About Dianne Ochiltree (Author) : Dianne Ochiltree is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Dianne Ochiltree include Cats Add Up (Scholastic Reader Collection Level 3), Lull-a-bye Little One, Ten Mon... more
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About Kathleen Kemly (Illustrator) : Kathleen Kemly is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Kathleen Kemly include Golden Delicious: A Cinderella Apple Story, You Can't Do That, Amel... more
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