Just done with my 89th Goodreads book challenge for this year. Here’s my short review on Goodreads.
I am giving this five stars. Wow, what a great read! A story of two kids who survived the Peshtigo fire in Wisconsin, the greatest fire in American history in 1871 and a six-year old orphan, a survivor from a Chicago fire on the same day. A story of struggles and triumphs, a story of ups and downs, a story of survival. 
Tess Hilmo is on my list of newly discovered authors. She writes a wonderful story, amazing children’s dialogue. The characters are fictional but the events were based on true stories. I am always drawn to historical fiction. I find them even more arresting to read than your run of the mill romances. I wish I could find more books like this. Eleven more books to go and I’m done. How lovely it is when you find a book this good.
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Dreams And Escapes 
Always happy to hear how much you enjoyed one of your books, Arlene. I am in awe of your ability to read so much. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete. It is such a thrill when you find something good 🙂
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Always interesting to come across new authors. Many thanks
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Yes, we always find new ones who are as gifted as the authors we follow. Thanks!
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In my great great grandmother’s diary about the Chicago fire, she writes about sending my great great grandfather into town to look for my great grandfather. He was fine, having walked out of the city. It made it all very real.
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Oh wow, so your great grandfather was able to witness it?
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Yes. He was displaced from his office by the fire.
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5 stars! I like historical novels. Thank you!
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You do too? That’s nice Amy 🙂
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