Firestorm! (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416984856)

Two worlds collide when Poppy, a street orphan who makes a living by stealing, and Justin, the son of a jeweler who wants to prove his worth, meet and become friends. Poppy plans to change her thieving ways, but when Justin loses money at his father's jewelry store and Poppy is accused of stealing it, she flees back onto the streets. Justin insists on searching for her--just as the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 breaks out.

Alternately narrated by Poppy and Justin, this is a gripping story of right and wrong, trust and forgiveness, and finding hope in the ashes of destruction.

Author: Joan Hiatt Harlow
ISBN-10: 1416984852
ISBN-13: 9781416984856
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.20w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141057 / Firestorm!

Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2010
Booklist 11/15/2010 pg. 48
School Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 109
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 73