Vocab
Which vocab word means: long, tall, or thin in a way that looks weak or fragile?
Spindly
Who are the two main characters?
Josh and Holly
What is the setting of this book?
Holly's house in a forest in Northern California
What do fires need to burn?
fuel, heat, oxygen
According to the book, during which year was the most destructive fire season in CALIFORNIA history?
2018
Which vocab word means: having an intense need for something
Desperate
What sport does Josh like to play?
Basketball
How long does Josh's dad have to go to jail for?
8 months
According to the book, what are three reasons why fires have been getting worse?
2. weather getting drier and hotter
3. too many sick and dry trees or not enough little fires
What was the name of the fire we read about in the book?
the Carr Fire
Which vocab word means: destroying something rapidly?
Devouring
Which character went missing towards the end of the story?
King Kong
What gift did Holly give Josh?
King Kong's snake skin
What is it called when a little fire is started to prevent a large fire?
Controlled Burn
How many acres of California were burned in 2018?
3.1 million acres
Which vocab word means: doing something with sharp focus or strong purpose?
Intently
What is Josh's dad's name?
Tom Wallace
Why were Josh and Holly in the first during the fire in the first place?
Josh ran away after finding out about his dad and Holly followed him.
How do wildland firefighters contain a fire when it is burning in a far-off forest, away from water or hoses?
Hint: retardent is not available
use axes to build a fire line
During what year was the biggest wildfire in US history?
1910
Which vocab word means: strong or determined?
Steely
What kind of animal is Bubbles?
Savannah Monitor Lizard
How did Holly and Josh know which way to run during the fire?
They followed the animals
Wind
What tool was created by Ed Pulaski to help make fire lines?
The Pulaski - half ax half shovel