First published 1950
Sam Trolley, the aging fireman, cherishes his trusty horse-drawn fire engine. But as the city modernizes, his beloved machine faces obsolescence. When a fire breaks out, Sam must race against the clock to prove his engine's worth one last time. In this poignant tale, the fate of a fading icon hangs in the balance, reflecting the bittersweet passing of an era.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, poignant
Tropes: bittersweet, underdog
Period: 20th-Century
48 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday & Company, Inc