Blaze and the Forest Fire: Billy and Blaze Spread the Alarm by C.W. Anderson

Blaze and the Forest Fire: Billy and Blaze Spread the Alarm

by C.W. Anderson

Billy and Blaze race a forest fire in this installment of the classic, beloved Billy and Blaze series, from renowned author C.W. Anderson.

Billy and Blaze are more than just friends--they're heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm.

At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery--with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share.

Blaze and the Forest Fire is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and special understanding between a boy and his horse.

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

4 of 5 stars

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I've seen these books on so many recommended lists. Orig 1938, these are actually new-to-me now as I don't recall them from my childhood. There is a whole series which we might have to look into. My reason for buying this one is the Memoria Press First Grade StoryTime Treasure reading and language arts curriculum. However we are reading it today in the beginnings of our Forest for the Trees unit study.

My copy is a gorgeous pencil colored reverse illustration from the book and an orange border. The interior illustrations are all black and white and possibly pencil sketches. Each set of facing pages has the one on the left of a few lines of text, much as the Flicka, Ricka, Dicka vintage books, and the facing page of a full page illustration.

This story, Blaze and the Forest Fire had interest and suspense and excitement as each page was turned. My daughter deeply enjoyed it and has already asked if we have any of the other books. (Billy and Blaze is the first book - we haven't yet read - and is in the StoryTime Treasures curriculum as well).

I do believe I'd recommend this. A boy does a good deed as does his horse and earns his community's respect. Kids should be encouraged to "See a need, and take the lead" as our Frontier Girls motto states and protect nature by Leave No Trace as well.

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