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They Hold the Line: Wildfires, Wildlands, and the Firefighters Who Brave Them

A 2024 ALA Notable Children’s Book

A Junior Library Guild Selection

A 2023 New York Public Library Best Book

A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best Book

★ “Paley and Mendoza’s informative picture book gives readers a full view of the effort that goes into protecting homes, people, and habitats when these all-too-common out-of-control fires endanger lives.” — The Horn Book, Starred Review

★ “A spectacular, up-close look at heroic firefighting.” — Booklist, Starred Review

“Recommended for all library collections.” — School Library Journal

“A solid addition to the smokejumpers shelf, timelier than ever.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Paley’s well-researched text operates on three levels to efficiently convey a substantial amount of information… Mendoza’s digital art brings a deeply felt intensity to the scenes.” ― The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters.

They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities.

Thoroughly researched and packed with graphics, labels, sidebars, vocabulary, scientific concepts, historical facts, and so much more, They Hold the Line is an outstanding resource for young readers, families, communities, classrooms, and libraries.

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