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A review by readingwitherin
Emmi in the City: A Great Chicago Fire Survival Story by Salima Alikhan
5.0
This one was another book that is great for young kids to learn about some of the big historical moments in our nation's history. The Chicago fire is one that is unique in the way that the fire jumped the river and continued burning on the other side.
Emmi is a good character and we see her along with two other children who hadn't been friends work together to survive the night and find their families after the fire.
One unique thing I liked about this book was how in the kindle version of it highlights certain words that most kids wouldn't know and gives a definition for them at the end of the page. I think this is really helpful and is a good way to keep them interested in the story, while also learning new words along the way.
Emmi is a good character and we see her along with two other children who hadn't been friends work together to survive the night and find their families after the fire.
One unique thing I liked about this book was how in the kindle version of it highlights certain words that most kids wouldn't know and gives a definition for them at the end of the page. I think this is really helpful and is a good way to keep them interested in the story, while also learning new words along the way.