Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter
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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.
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 09/01/2012
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.40h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781590787212
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153944 / Molly, by Golly! the Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter
Award: Florida Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 08/20/2012 pg. 60
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 117
Booklist 10/15/2012 pg. 42
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 174 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
About the Author
Dianne Ochiltree is the author of several award-winning picture books for the very young, including Ten Monkey Jamboree, Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins (Margaret K. McElderry Books) and Lull-a-bye, Little One (G.P. Putnam's Sons). Dianne lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her family and pets in a house by the bay. You can visit her at ochiltreebooks.com. Kathleen Kemly's research for Molly, By Golly included a trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While in New York she was able to imagine Molly's life there and what the city was like many years ago. Kathleen illustrated You Can't Do That, Amelia! for Calkins Creek and A Fishing Surprise for Cooper Square Publishing, among others. Kathleen lives in Seattle and can be reached at kathleenkemly.com.
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 09/01/2012
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.40h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781590787212
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153944 / Molly, by Golly! the Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter
Award: Florida Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 08/20/2012 pg. 60
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 117
Booklist 10/15/2012 pg. 42
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 174 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
About the Author
Dianne Ochiltree is the author of several award-winning picture books for the very young, including Ten Monkey Jamboree, Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins (Margaret K. McElderry Books) and Lull-a-bye, Little One (G.P. Putnam's Sons). Dianne lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her family and pets in a house by the bay. You can visit her at ochiltreebooks.com. Kathleen Kemly's research for Molly, By Golly included a trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While in New York she was able to imagine Molly's life there and what the city was like many years ago. Kathleen illustrated You Can't Do That, Amelia! for Calkins Creek and A Fishing Surprise for Cooper Square Publishing, among others. Kathleen lives in Seattle and can be reached at kathleenkemly.com.