Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World
Baillie Gifford Prize · 2023 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baillie Gifford Prize | 2023 | Winner |
About This Book
The story of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta—the most destructive natural disaster in Canadian history—and what it reveals about climate change and the fossil fuel industry. Winner of the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize.
About the Author
John VaillantCanadian-American
John Vaillant is a Canadian-American author of nonfiction. His book Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World won the Baillie Gifford Prize in 2023 and was also nominated for the National Book Award. He is known for The Tiger and The Golden Spruce.
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