Heather and the Wildfires — Linda Oatman High

Get whisked away with Heather Whirl, Weather Girl and her magical umbrella as she and her friends experience wildfires and the impact of climate change in this chapter book for readers ages 6â€"9, the second in a series!

Heather Whirl is fascinated by the weather and concerned about the climate. In this second adventure, Heather's magical umbrella, given to her by her eccentric great-grandmother, lands her and her friends near a raging wildfire! Heather and her friend Edward and animal companionsâ€"Fog the dog and a lizard named Blizzardâ€"observe and learn how such fires come about. They also lend a helping hand in building a fire break, and document their adventures. Heather's journal entries, notes from her helpers, definitions, and activities provide additional information for children wanting to learn more about the weather and climate.