You Wouldn't Want To ... Be in the Great Fire of London

dramatic · informative · humorous · gripping

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What is You Wouldn't Want To ... Be in the Great Fire of London about?

Step into London in 1666, when a small fire in a bakery on Pudding Lane grew into a terrifying disaster. Follow Samuel Pepys through four days and nights of flames, smoke and chaos as the fire tears through the city’s crowded wooden streets. Discover how people tried to escape, what life was like during the plague, how London recovered and why the fire started. Packed with dramatic details, lively illustrations and surprising historical facts.

About the author

Jim Pipe is a British author who has written many exciting and interesting books for children. He enjoys making facts fun and easy to understand, especially in books about history, science, and mysteries. Jim’s books, like 'Horrible Geography,' help young readers discover new things about the world around them.