The Great Fire of London: An Illustrated History of the Great Fire of 1666

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This truly engaging read would be an asset to any library, classroom or bookshelf and will undoubtedly delight any reader, young or old.

Children will be transfixed by this book's stunning illustrations as it transforms a major disaster into a breathtaking tale.

When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! Lewis's drawings take readers on a journey, from the single smouldering coal that falls out of the baker's oven to the swirling clouds of ash that engulf the city and then in to the very heart of the fire itself. We were really struck by the images of the London refugee camps at the end, drawing striking comparisons to current day events and experiences. The Great Fire of London is a hauntingly beautiful visual re-telling of one of the most well-known disasters in the city's history.

It is on the national curriculum and is constantly revisited through new documentaries, books, articles, and through other media outlets. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Vlad and Boxton travel through the burning streets of London, watching the houses being destroyed and passing Samuel Pepys as he buries his most precious possessions.These branches are designed to support home learners to access literature-based learning using a selection of books we love from Writing Roots. Ideal for homework and school projects – the Great Fire of London is now a compulsory National Curriculum topic for history at Key Stage 2. Written especially for young readers, Toby and The Great Fire of London tells the story of Toby’s experiences of the Great Fire of London.

This strikingly illustrated account of the Great Fire of London brings an iconic story to younger readers with both clarity and drama. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.They include purposeful writing suggestions, links to the wider curriculum so that texts can be used across other subjects, key questions as well as spelling or phonics investigations. Emma Adams recounts the destruction of the city with drama and pace, as the fire licked at thatched roofs and pitch, pushing south towards London Bridge.