Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter

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The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter was written by Dianne Ochiltree. The price of this book is $16.95 and has 32 pages. The first publication was made in Sep 01, 2012 by Boyds Mills Press. [1] Dianne Ochiltree has been writing stories and poems since she was a little girl. Today, she is a nationally recognized author of books for girls and boys, from toddlers to teens. Many of her earlier books have been translated into foreign language and Braille editions as well as audio and paperback versions. [2]

Summary

The story tells about a legendary tale about Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11, who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. One winter day in 1818, when many of the firefighting volunteers are sick with influenza and a small wooden house is ablaze, Molly jumps into action and helps stop the blaze, proudly earning the nickname Volunteer Number 11. Relying on historic records and pictures and working closely with firefighting experts, Dianne Ochiltree and artist Kathleen Kemly not only bring this spunky and little-known heroine to life but also show how fires were fought in early America. The author wants to introduce this history to the young readers so that they will remember this special lady. [3]

Pros

Saara rated this book four stars because Molly, By Golly is America’s first female firefighter who also happens to be African American. She is a real hero who is a role model for boys and girls. The title itself is appealing to the reader: Molly, By Golly: The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter. Molly and other volunteers take out a fire in a small wooden home when all the firefighters are sick in bed. This book uses basic language making it an easy read for young students. It is effective in promoting the sense of community and volunteering as well as a strong African American heroine in the 1800s. The pictures are wonderful! [4]

Other reader named Shawana had different point of view, she thought this book was deserved five stars because she never heard of this woman before she was just looking around for African American books for her daughter and this book popped up. She loved this story of how an African American woman back in those days can become a firefighter or at least considered one. This story should be told in elementary schools so females can see they can grow up to be just as good as a male firefighter. [5]

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