Description
<p>One hundred years ago, on December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship <i>Mont Blanc</i> collided with the Belgian relief vessel <i>Imo</i> in the Halifax Harbour. At first, a small fire broke out aboard the <i>Mont Blanc</i>, which grew bigger crowds of people and emergency responders linded the shores of Halifax and Dartmouth to get a better look. Suddenly, the <i>Mont Blanc</i>’s explosive cargo blew up, flattening homes and businesses, and triggering a tsunami.</p>
<p>Amid the confusion and devastation 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.</p>
<p>Part of the popular <i>Compass</i> 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, <i>Broken Pieces</i> is a great resource for young readers and educators.</p>