Chaos in Halifax (Canadian Disaster) [Paperback]

Cathy Beveridge (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Canadian Disaster

Twelve-year-old Jolene is determined to find independence from her brother, Michael, during a family trip to research the Halifax explosion of 1917 for her father’s Museum of Disasters. When her grandfather finds a time crease into the past, Jolene discovers a new friend and the importance of family and loyalty in a world torn apart by World War I. Once Michael joins them, however, the past suddenly becomes much more complicated. He inadvertently threatens Jolene’s friendship with a grieving family, and his careless comments spark speculation that they are spies. Together, the twins try to reconcile the honour and horrors of the Great War as they struggle with the knowledge that Halifax will soon be devastated by the collision in the harbour between the Mont Blanc, laden with explosives, and the Imo. When Michael attempts to change history, the twins are led to the brink of destruction. A compelling sequel to Shadows of Disaster.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A gripping exploration of this major Canadian disaster." -- Sandy Duncan, author of Gold Rush Orphan

About the Author

Cathy Beveridge lives in Calgary with her husband and daughters. Her previous publications include: Shadows of Disaster; Chaos in Halifax; and, Offside, which won the 2003 SYRCA Snow Willow Award. She has worked as a teacher, editor and author for a number of years.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Ronsdale Press; First edition (August 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553800192
• ISBN-13: 978-1553800194
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,866,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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