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24 pp.
| Holt |
March, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-8050-5391-3$$15.95
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A boy's convincingly realistic first-person firefighting narrative is later revealed as his pretend play. Throughout the story, facts are geared to the young audience: "The ladder can be raised to 100 feet. That's about three houses high." The rescue of a pet in the burning building is appropriately kept light--no helpless kittens, just a giant, smiling snake. The bright, bold artwork is eye-catching and effective. Safety tips are included.