Here are some great books on the topic of The Great Fire of London for kids.
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Non-Fiction
- The Great Fire of London (Famous People, Great Events) by Gillian Clements – clear, simple text with lots of useful illustrations and lists.
- You Wouldn’t Want to Be in The Great Fire of London by Jim Pipe – fantastic artwork.
- Who Was Samuel Pepys? by Paul Harrison – simple biography of Pepy’s life, including a section about his recount of The Great Fire.
Fiction
- The Great Fire Dogs by Megan Rix – follow the adventures of two dogs, Woofer and Tiger Lily, as they brave The Great Fire of 1666.
- The Baker’s Boy and the Great Fire of London by Tom Bradman – join Will Farriner as he struggles to prevent London burning.
- Toby and The Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash – a simple story (under 400 words) with lots of great pictures.
What next? Discover some interesting facts about The Great Fire of London, learn about Samuel Pepys, find out about the Monument to the Great Fire of London, or take a look at some Great Fire of London classroom displays.
