Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11 who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history.New York Citys Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, who will answer the call? Who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams, the companys cook, for one! Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves its Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williamss legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Astra Publishing House .

Dianne Ochiltree teaches writing in schools, has written several mathematical-orientated picture books including Bart's Amazing Charts and Cats Add Up. She lives in Sparta, New Jersey. Anne-Sophie Lanquetin has illustrated several children's books and lives in Paris, France. Janet Lawler's has written numerous critically acclaimed children's books, including A Father's Song. Her love of family and nature inspire much of her writing. Janet lives in Connecticut. Kathleen Kemly has illustrated many other books. She lives in Seattle.