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Molly, by Golly! : The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter
by Dianne Ochiltree and Kathleen Kemly
Overview
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 City's 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 company's cook, for one Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves --it's Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams's legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781590787212
- ISBN-10: 1590787218
- Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
- Publish Date: September 2012
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.2 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 7-10
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