In 1666, London is ablaze - a great fire sweeps through the city, destroying many buildings. Discover how the fire started and read about its consequences. There are certain moments in history that are so dramatic or significant that people remember them forever. With words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at the upper tier of Stage 1. Designed to encourage a sense of history, not just to provide facts. Simple narrative text and lively, informative lines of illustrations.