Shadows of Disaster [Paperback]

Cathy Beveridge (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

In this fascinating historical novel, twelve-year-old Jolene travels back in time to the year 1903 and finds herself in the coal mining town of Frank on the eve of Canada’s deadliest rockslide. Disguised as a boy, Jolene must face the wrath of an impatient teacher, challenge her ability as a gymnast, and disentangle herself from an embarrassing love triangle. She must also face the fact that the generous people of the town of Frank are living in the path of disaster and she cannot save them. She can, however, save herself and her grandfather and does so in a desperate race against time. But the lessons of the past are not lost in the present. Jolene discovers a way to revitalize her father’s museum by preserving the story in history, and she prepares herself to take a few risks—this time as a girl.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Marvelous! A rollicking time-travel adventure jammed with interesting historical facts." -- Arthur Slade, back cover

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 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Ronsdale Press; First edition (February 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553800028
• ISBN-13: 978-1553800026
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Canada
  • #67 in Books > Children's Books > History > Canada

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