{"product_id":"molly-by-golly-the-legend-of-molly-williams-americas-first-female-firefighter-9781590787212","title":"Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter","description":"\u003cb\u003eHere is the story of 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew York City's Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, who will answer the call? Who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams, the company's cook, for one! Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves --it's Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams's legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDianne Ochiltree is the author of several award-winning picture books for the very young, including \u003ci\u003eTen Monkey Jamboree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSixteen Runaway Pumpkins\u003c\/i\u003e (Margaret K. McElderry Books) and \u003ci\u003eLull-a-bye, Little One\u003c\/i\u003e (G.P. Putnam's Sons). Dianne lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her family and pets in a house by the bay. You can visit her at ochiltreebooks.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKathleen Kemly's research for \u003ci\u003eMolly, By Golly\u003c\/i\u003e included a trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While in New York she was able to imagine Molly's life there and what the city was like many years ago. Kathleen illustrated \u003ci\u003eYou Can't Do That, Amelia!\u003c\/i\u003e for Calkins Creek and \u003ci\u003eA Fishing Surprise\u003c\/i\u003e for Cooper Square Publishing, among others. Kathleen lives in Seattle and can be reached at kathleenkemly.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Calkins Creek Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473945432338,"sku":"9781590787212","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a2e73638-1881-4e81-af1b-18d335bdcfa9.jpg?v=1730208789","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/molly-by-golly-the-legend-of-molly-williams-americas-first-female-firefighter-9781590787212","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}