The Great Fire of London

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What is The Great Fire of London about?

Travel back to London in 1666 and discover how a small fire in a bakery grew into a huge blaze. This lively introduction explains why the fire spread so quickly through the city’s wooden buildings, how people tried to escape and fight the flames, and the terrible damage left behind. Historical illustrations, photographs of artefacts and clear explanations help young readers understand what happened and how London changed after the fire.

About the author

Liz Gogerly is a talented British author who has written many interesting books for children, especially about history, science, and famous people. She loves making tricky topics easy to understand and fun to read. Some of her popular books include those in the 'Horribly Famous' series, which bring the stories of amazing people to life.