Allison Lawlor

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ISBN: 9781771085151

ITEM: NB1235 Categories: Best Sellers, Children 8-12, Children and Teen, Halifax Explosion, History, Top Picks Tags: Allison Lawlor, Children 8-12, Children and Teen, Compass Series, Halifax Explosion, History, Nimbus Publishing, Paperback

Broken Pieces

An Orphan of the Halifax Explosion

Author: Allison Lawlor
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing

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 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.

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.

tagged: Allison Lawlor, Children 8-12, Children and Teen, Compass Series, Halifax Explosion, History, Nimbus Publishing, Paperback

Details and Specs

ISBN associated with this title:	9781771085151
Item	NB1235
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Published on	November 28 2017
Language	eng
Pages	104
Format	Paperback
Dimensions	8.5(in) x 6.75(in)
Shipping weight	245(g)
Status	ACTIVE TITLE

Allison Lawlor

Allson Lawlor's work has appeared in the Globe and Mail and several magazines. After working as a reporter for newspapers in Ontario, Allison returned in 2003 to Nova Scotia, where she had previously attended the University of King's College. She is the author of several non-fiction books for adults, and this is her first book for children. Allison lives in Prospect, Nova Scotia, with her husband, two daughters, and several animals.

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