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Chaos in Halifax

by (author) Cathy Beveridge

Publisher
Ronsdale Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2004
Category
General, General, General
Recommended Age
10 to 14
Recommended Grade
5 to 7
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553800194
    Publish Date
    Aug 2004
    List Price
    $15.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781553802839
    Publish Date
    Aug 2004
    List Price
    $9.99

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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.

About the author

Cathy Beveridge enjoys exploring memorable and often defining moments in time. Her novels include Tragic Links, a thrilling tale of two Quebec tragedies; Shadows of Disaster, a Frank Slide adventure; Chaos in Halifax, about the Halifax explosion; and Stormstruck, the story of the Ontario Great Storm of 1913. Two contemporary novels, Offside and One On One, were published by Thistledown Press.Her books have won the Snow Willow Award and been shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain, Gold Eagle, Diamond Willow and Red Cedar awards. Beveridge often visits schools and libraries, giving workshops and readings. She lives with her family in Calgary.

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Chaos in Halifax

Jolene and Michael find themselves in the midst of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Michael tries to change history and leads them to the brink of destruction. A compelling sequel to Shadows of Disaster.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2006.

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