Illustrated by Courtney Lovett
3 stars
A fun read overall.
Honestly, the setup was a little weird to me. A journalist and a doctor drive around the country in their RV with their two young children and their dog helping out with various natural disasters. It seemed odd that Jaden and Leela would go along on dangerous missions including into an active fire area.
While it took a bit to get into the concept, overall it was a good read.
It works as a nice way to learn about wildfires, fire safety, and what to do in a fire. I liked that it included practical information and explanations such as the dangers of smoke inhalation, the importance of wearing a mask during a fire, and some of the safety equipment used. Also shows the work that goes into containing and putting out wildfires as well as some of the rescue care needed.
Nice black-and-white illustrations pair well with the narration and help break up the text. Short chapters give plenty of opportunities for reading breaks.
Includes a list of reflection questions and activities at the back.
An entertaining read with some good information. Still a weird concept, but it works for a children’s series to learn about different disasters and rescue efforts.