SERIES
Animal Heroes


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Picture Window Books, 2013
​grades K-2
32 pages

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Scarlett the Cat to the Rescue: Fire Hero

illustrated by Kristin Sorra




When her home in Brooklyn goes up in flames, brave Scarlett won’t give up until her kittens are safe. See the story unfold as Scarlett the fearless feline risks her life to save her family.







ISBN  9781479554683 (paperback)
ISBN  9781479557622 (hardcover)
ISBN  9781479554645 (library binding)
ISBN  9781479592876 (interactive ebook)
LEARN MORE ABOUT SCARLETT! After Scarlett saved her kittens in 1996, she was adopted by a woman named Karen Wellen. Karen continues to share Scarlett's inspiring story—and to advocate for all animals—on the Scarlett the Cat 
​Facebook page.
2016 Storytelling World Honor Book 

2016-2017 Horned Toad Tales list
(serving more than 50 elementary schools in the
​Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas)
    

Other titles in the series: 

Sgt. Reckless the War Horse: Korean War Hero by Melissa Higgins
Stubby the Dog Soldier: World War I Hero by ​Blake Hoena​
Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space by Jeni Wittrock

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REVIEW
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The computer-generated illustrations by Kristin Sorra perfectly support the story, featuring the felines in a scarlett-toned smoky haze giving the appearance and feel that they were in the fire. Readers will have instant compassion for the cats whose expressions reveal their emotions. A wonderful book for animal lovers. ​

                                                                                                  —Susan Roberts, San Francisco Book Review, November 12, 2014
​“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!” 
 —Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!