Description
One hundred years ago, on December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief vessel Imo in the Halifax Harbour. At first, a small fire broke out aboard the Mont Blanc, which grew bigger crowds of people and emergency responders linded the shores of Halifax and Dartmouth to get a better look. Suddenly, the Mont Blanc‘s explosive cargo blew up, flattening homes and businesses, and triggering a tsunami.
Amid the confusion and https://nimbus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/9781988747224-1.jpgastation that followed the blast was fourteen-year-old Barbara Orr, who had been walking from her neighbourhood in Richmond to a friend’s house. Follow Barbara as she navigates post-explosion Halifax, learning about rescue efforts, the kindness of strangers, and the bravery of heroes like Vincent Coleman along the way.
Part of the popular Compass series, this full-colour non-fiction book includes highlighted glossary terms, informative sidebars, over 50 illustrations and historical photographs, a detailed index, and recommended further reading. In commemoration of the tragic event’s 100th anniversary, Broken Pieces is a great resource for young readers and educators.
Additional information
Weight | 245 g |
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Dimensions | 6.75 × 8.5 in |
Binding | Paperback |
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Date Published | November 28 2017 |
Awards this title has won | Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Awards (English Non-fiction) Shortlisted Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award |
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Status | ACTIVE TITLE |
Status | ACTIVE TITLE |
No of Pages | 104 |
ISBN | 9781771085151 |