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Three Million Acres of Flame

by (author) Valerie Sherrard

Publisher
Dundurn
Initial publish date
Nov 2007
Category
General, General, General
Recommended Age
12 to 15
Recommended Grade
5
Recommended Reading age
12 to 15
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781770702721
    Publish Date
    Nov 2007
    List Price
    $12.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554886708
    Publish Date
    Nov 2007
    List Price
    $8.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550027273
    Publish Date
    Nov 2007
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

For Skye Haverill and her family, it begins as an ordinary day. But in the annals of Canadian history, October 7, 1825, is the date of one of our greatest national disasters.

The Haverill family has been turned upside down in the last year. Following the death of their mother, Skye and her brother, Tavish, have adjusted to live with a single parent. And when they're asked to make another adjustment -- when his father remarries and his new wife becomes pregnant -- Skye finds that some changes are too much to handle.

But family struggles quickly become irrelevant when the Haverills and their community are caught up in the Miramichi Fire, the largest land fire in North American history. As the family and the town struggle through the fire and the devastating aftermath, all must find a way to rebuild homes and relationships.

About the author

Valerie Sherrard first decided to become an author when she was in grade six! Her homeroom teacher that year, Mr. Alf Lower, praised and encouraged her efforts and instilled in her a lifelong belief in her ability to write. After producing about a dozen books for teens, Sherrard turned her hand to picture books. There’s a COW Under My Bed! introduces Oscar Ollie Brown, who will be embarking on his second adventure in There’s a Goldfish in my Shoe! in the fall of 2009. Since becoming a published author, Sherrard has enjoyed visiting many classrooms and libraries to speak to young people about writing, literacy, and most of all, finding and following your dreams. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Valerie has spent time in a number of provinces, including her current home of New Brunswick. She lives in Miramichi with her husband Brent and their four cats: Lilly, Thragg, Patootie and Cody.

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Awards

  • Commended, Best Books for Kids & Teens

Librarian Reviews

Three Million Acres of Flame

The Haverills and their community are caught up in the Miramichi Fire, the largest land fire in North American history. The family and the town struggle through the fire and its devastating aftermath, and everyone must find a way to rebuild their homes and relationships.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.

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