Walker, Sally M. Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917, 140 p. Henry Holt (Macmillan), 2012. NON-FICTION. In 1917, a ship loaded with munitions for the war in Europe collided with another boat and exploded – strewing debris and leveling building through large swaths of Halifax, killing nearly 2000 people. But students today know nothing about this devastation.
If you have a solid non-fiction collection or regional interest, this piece of WWI history is well worth the investment. A bit dry leading up to the actual explosion – events are riveting afterwards. MS, HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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