Liam's Watch: A Strange Story of the Great Chicago Fire

Scrapbooks of America

by Pamela Jain Dell

The historic 1871 fire in Chicago is the setting of this mysterious tale about family bonds, loss, and survival. Told through the eyes of young Liam, the story teaches readers about the tragedy of the fire as well as how families escaped and started their lives again.

47 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Dora · Rating 3 out of 5]

More lengthy picture book. Great for interactive read aloud. Recommended for upper elementary grades.