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Description
High/low series for 7-14 year olds with a reading age of 5.5 to 9. Level 25 (Emerald) -- reading age 8.5 to 9.
Quick Summary
Fire Ready follows a middle-schooler who's thrust into a fire emergency when a kitchen mishap sparks a blaze at home, and the story follows their quick thinking as they use the fire-safety knowledge they learned in school to stay calm and help their family get out safely. The plot is fast-paced, mixing humor with a few tense moments, so it feels more like an adventure than a lecture. It's especially good for kids who love real-world problem-solving or anyone who's ever wondered what to do if the smoke alarm goes off. The short chapters and simple language make it a breeze to read, yet the story still packs in practical tips about escape routes and stop-drop-and-roll that even adults might find useful. If you liked the high-interest, low-reading-level style of the "I Survived" series but want something a bit lighter, Fire Ready is a solid pick.