Written during the early 1900’s, this book tells the story of a factory in New York where Lucy worked. Tragedy and change will take place after a fire breaks out in the factory. Includes black and white illustrations, as well as a glossary in the back with several discussion questions. 111 pgs, pb. ~Amber
Lucy Fights the Flames: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Survival Story (Girls Survive)
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082845
ISBN
9781496584489
Grade 3-7
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Publisher's Description of Lucy Fights the Flames: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Survival Story (Girls Survive)
In 1911, fourteen-year-old Lucy Morelli lives with her parents, older brother, and several youngers siblings in a crowded apartment in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. Lucy dreams of going to college, but her Italian immigrant family relies heavily on her income from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory to survive. Lucy finds the factory work boring, but the working conditions are better than many other jobs. But when Lucy and her best friend, Rosie, head to work one Saturday in March, everything changes. Fire breaks out in the factory, and the doors are locked, trapping hundreds of workers inside. Lucy must battle the flames to save her own life -- and Rosie's. Readers can learn the real story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of the deadliest industrial disaster's in U.S. history, from the nonfiction backmatter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
Category Description for Girls Survive Series
This series of part historical fiction, part adventure story is about girls with grit. Written to inspire the reader to find their hidden strengths and face challenges that come their way by experiencing it through a fictional character. History is fascinating and there are many unsung heroes to discover in this inspiring series. ~Amber
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Capstone Press |
| ISBN: | 9781496584489 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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