About this book
Frank Willders is a brave young member of the London Fire Brigade - Willie is his mischievous but helpful younger brother. The two of them encounter a cast of unforgettable characters as Frank and his companions perform heroic rescues and fight the never-ending battle against the flames. Meanwhile the mysterious and sinister Gorman is hatching dark plots, lovely Emma Ward has set Willie’s heart on fire, and Mrs. Denman can’t forgive the courageous fireman who carried her out of a burning building in her nightclothes! All these and more come together in a rousing adventure and inspiring story you won't soon forget. (Summary by Rachel)
Chapters (33)
1How the Fight Began
2Another Little 'Spark'
3Fire!!!
4A Fierce Fight With the Flames
5Willie Willders in Difficulties
6'When one is another who is which?'
7Thoughts in regard to Men
8A Hidden Fire
9Auctions and Gymnastics
10Difficulties and Dissipations
11Wonderful Plans
12A Little Domestic Chit-Chat
13Wild Doings and Daring Deeds
14Joe Corney's Adventure with Ghosts
15A New Phase of Life
16Willie in a New Light
17Home Life
18Joe Corney's Advice
19Dark Plots are hatched
20A little more Hatching
21A Small Tea-Party
22A Fireman's Life
23Mr James Auberly
24A Change in Fortune
25Changes and Mysteries
26What Drink will do
27An Old Plot
28At the Post of Duty
29Willie Willders in Difficulties
30The Best-Laid Plans
31New Lights of Various Kinds
32The Fire in Tooley Street
33The Last
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