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Fire! Fire!
Fire! Fire! tells the story of a young boy trapped in London as the Great Fire takes hold. 350 years since fire swept through the city in 1666, this gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Great Fire at school. An exciting story - perfect for readers interested in the history of London.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2016
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About the author
Stuart Hill
39 books270 followersStuart Hill was born in Leicester, in the East Midlands of England, where he still lives today. His family heritage includes English, Irish, Romany and Jewish blood. As a student his grades were average at best, but he was fortunate to have a teacher who inspired in him a lifelong love of reading. Since leaving school, he has worked as a teacher and an archaeologist, and now balances life as both a bookseller and a writer.
The Cry of the Icemark is his first novel. When he was a teenager, Stuart lost "the real Thirrin," his red-haired sister Kathleen, to leukemia. The story of the brave young warrior-queen who faces impossible dangers is dedicated to her. The Cry of the Icemark won the Ottakars Prize for the best new children’s novel - Ottakars is one of the UK's leading book chains. Foreign rights have been sold to over 14 countries, and Fox have bought the movie rights.
Blade of Fire, the second in the Icemark Chronicles series was published in the UK in September 2006 and in the USA in February 2007.
Stuart says that his influences include H. Rider Haggard, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Margaret Abbey—his former grade school teacher who is also a writer of historical novels.
The Cry of the Icemark is his first novel. When he was a teenager, Stuart lost "the real Thirrin," his red-haired sister Kathleen, to leukemia. The story of the brave young warrior-queen who faces impossible dangers is dedicated to her. The Cry of the Icemark won the Ottakars Prize for the best new children’s novel - Ottakars is one of the UK's leading book chains. Foreign rights have been sold to over 14 countries, and Fox have bought the movie rights.
Blade of Fire, the second in the Icemark Chronicles series was published in the UK in September 2006 and in the USA in February 2007.
Stuart says that his influences include H. Rider Haggard, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Margaret Abbey—his former grade school teacher who is also a writer of historical novels.
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October 9, 2023
Tom Hubbard found a job in a kitchen in a grand house in London in 1666. His mother is relieved knowing her son won’t go hungry and has somewhere to live. Tom’s life is hard. He’s up at 5:00 and often works to ten at night. Pip, the kitchen dog, is his best friend.
In a moment of luck, he’s in the room when the master comes in, spots the boy, and says he needs a pageboy. Tom can’t believe his luck, he’s not in trouble, he’s got a better job.
A maid wakes the household at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, the 2nd of September, saying she can see a fire. The master sends everyone back to bed, but the fire has spread by the time the household is up, and the master must tell the King.
What does Tom see running with his master to the King? What does the Great Fire of London destroy?
I enjoyed the mix of fiction and fact.
Recommended for readers eight years and older.
In a moment of luck, he’s in the room when the master comes in, spots the boy, and says he needs a pageboy. Tom can’t believe his luck, he’s not in trouble, he’s got a better job.
A maid wakes the household at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, the 2nd of September, saying she can see a fire. The master sends everyone back to bed, but the fire has spread by the time the household is up, and the master must tell the King.
What does Tom see running with his master to the King? What does the Great Fire of London destroy?
I enjoyed the mix of fiction and fact.
Recommended for readers eight years and older.
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