Dolores and the Big Fire : A True Story [Paperback]

Andrew Clements (Author), Ellen Beier (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Ready-to-Read. Level 1

Dolores and the Big Fire

Dolores is a very timid cat. Her owner, Kyle, keeps a light on all night so she won't be scared. One night Dolores pokes at Kyle's face while he is sleeping. The house is on fire! Can Dolores wake Kyle up in time?

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About the Author

Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popular Frindle. Over ten million of his books have sold to date and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards and has won two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award. His popular works include Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money and more.  He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Mr. Clements taught in the public schools near Chicago for seven years before moving East to begin a career in publishing and writing. He lives with his wife in central Massachusetts and has four grown children.  His website is andrewclements.com. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight; Original edition (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689834403
• ISBN-13: 978-0689834400
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Cats > Nonfiction
  • #62 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pets > Nonfiction

More About the Author

My new book "The Christmas Coat" written by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve has received a starred review from Kirkus. The book is based on a true story set on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, winter 1945.

Please visit my website http://www.ellenbeier.com.

I have illustrated numerous children's books, including "The Blue Hill Meadows" by Cynthia Rylant, "The Promise Quilt" by Candice Ransom, the Mrs. Peachtree books by Erica Silverman, and others.

I am currently pursuing an Interdisciplinary Masters Degree focusing on book history in the 19th century.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a facinating story for a beginning reader, March 10, 2004

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This review is from: Dolores and the Big Fire : A True Story (Paperback)

My son who is a learning reader loved this book. He asks to read it again and again. He found the idea of it being a "true story" particularly intriguing. It also has led to discussions about fire safety and what we should do if a fire happened in our house.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I read this one over and over, March 28, 2004

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"tserc" (chino, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dolores and the Big Fire : A True Story (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It had some sad parts, but the story made me want to keep on reading. It has a great ending.

1.0 out of 5 stars Carefully consider the reader first, February 4, 2011

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This review is from: Dolores and the Big Fire : A True Story (Paperback)

Many children have read and loved true stories such as this. However, I deeply regret having my 7-year old granddaughter read "Delores and the Big Fire". It has been over two years, and she is still haunted with a fear of fire. Although reading about Delores wasn't the only thing that entered into her fixating on fire, reading this book has had a lasting negative emotional impact on her. For that reason I would caution parents and teachers to consider carefully whether or not a child is emotionally capable of handling a frightening story such as this. Although it ends well, the story itself is scary and upsetting to younger children. Most children would probably handle it just fine, but very sensitive children might not.