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The Great Fire
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4 out of 5
Based on 189 Ratings and 63 Reviews

Book Description


The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history with damage so profound that few people believed the city of Chicago could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest ... More
Book Information
PublisherAudio Bookshelf
BindingAudio CD (17 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-101883332923
ISBN-13978-1883332921
Publication Date04/30/2010
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About Taylor Mali (Narrator, Reader) : Taylor Mali is a published narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Taylor Mali include Escape: The Story of the Great Houdini, Close to Shore: The Terrifyi... more
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12/13/2011 Alyssa Rixe

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1/9/2009 Kay Jackson said: One of my favorites. Jim Murphy is my hero. He blends the voices of the people in his books into a smooth narrative that takes the reader into the heart of the story.
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7/31/2008 Gina Hagler tagged as: I'm reading

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