Traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.

For anyone who has ever been fascinated by the awesome power of fire, or intrigued by the courageous and carefully coordinated efforts of firefighters, Morrison's thoroughly researched book takes a comprehensive look at wildfires, their causes, and the methods employed to control them. Full color.

Slim Chance buys his own herd of cattle and takes them to pasture on Viola's father's ranch, but a raging wildfire puts the ranch and Slim's new herd in serious danger.

The big one is on it's way, and none too soon for the resdients of an unusually arid Moose County, who are becoming increasingly anxious about wildfires as they await for the first snowstorm of the season. A Citizen's Fire Watch is formed, and volunteers go out on shifts to patrol areas of concern, particularly.