One of the worst industrial disasters in New York is about to occur.
Bella, an immigrant from Italy, is working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory to send money home to her starving family. She works grueling twelve-hour days under horrible conditions. Her friend and coworker, Yetta, is a crusader for labor and women's rights. Jane, a rich businessman's daughter, supports the women's suffrage movement. All three unlikely friends are trapped in the ten-story building when a fire breaks out. Only one survives. Based on historical facts, read about this disaster that spurred the movement to improve working conditions in America.
Historical Background Video
Author's Website: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Reading Level: 5.6