Although Emmi has lived in Chicago for two years she still feels like a newcomer. As a German immigrant in the early 1870s she's often teased by her American-born peers. But when the Great Fire breaks out on October 8 1871 Emmi and her enemies find themselves on their own. They have no choice but to brave the smoke and flames together.
Author Biography
Salima Alikhan has been a freelance writer and illustrator for fourteen years. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she writes and illustrates children's books. Salima also teaches creative writing at St. Edward's University and English at Austin Community College. Her books and art can be found at www.salimaalikhan.net. Alessia was Born in southern Italy in 1990 but she grew up in Rome, where she still lives. She has wanted to be an illustrator since she was a child. After a Degree in the Animation course of the International School of Comics based in Rome in 2013, Alessia has worked as Background Artist for some of the most important roman animation studios. She currently works as a freelance artist on various Animation and illustration projects.
