Blaze and the Forest Fire

The brief story is told in the stilted sentence structure of the early readers, which is not surprising considering it was written in 1938. I think the only reason it is still in print is it is an adventure enticing to young boys. Billy saves the local community from forest fire by his quick thinking and hard riding. Blaze is also a hero by making jumps never before attempted.

Billy and Blaze are more than just friends--they're heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm.

At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery--with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share.

Billy and Blaze are both brave and good. This story is somewhat like the Lassie stories, only with a horse instead of a dog. I bought it though, for its illustrations, which are beautiful pencil work.

New York Macmillan 1938 First Hardcover Very Good no dust jacket C. W. Anderson, Illustrator
First Edition, First Printing (Published September, 1938).

21 copies