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

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Real-life artefacts and documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of the Great Fire and how it shaped Britain today.

This dramatic visualisation of the Great Fire describes the very different face of 17 th-century London, with its crowded streets and wooden houses, so close together that neighbours could lean out of windows and touch the opposite building.Paul’s – the author goes deeper into the stories of many caught up in this catastrophic occurrence, revealing a more human side to those affected by the fire that is often overlooked. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is for children who can read fluently but are still building their confidence. As the fulfilment of these items are handled by the supplier, please understand that this is beyond our control.

Nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs pop out of selected pages so children can see how they can be used within a text. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Drama is used throughout to explore the experiences of Londoners during the fire and children create speech bubbles and diary entries. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings.Each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. This book takes the dramatic historical information surrounding the Great Fire of London and transforms it into a breathtaking story that will transfix readers of all ages. Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings, told in under 400 words, perfect for children who are building up their reading confidence. 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.

The final pages show London rebuilt from the ashes, St Paul’s Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren rising above the city, and nearby The Monument, close to the site where the fire broke out. Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.xii 387pp +ads3 folding plates 25 plates on shiny paper rough cut no foxing green cloth with insetred emblem gilt title slight fade to spine very nice book. James Weston Lewis’ illustrations are colourful, vivid and bring this period of history to life, including city maps and drawings of London before, during and after the fire. This strikingly illustrated account of the Great Fire of London brings an iconic story to younger readers with both clarity and drama. Filled with activities that cater to umbrella learning: explore, The Fire of London, Remembrance Day, The Moon Landing and the Gunpowder Plot.