Author: Sally M. Walker
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Reviewer: Christi
Summary: On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, resulting in the largest man-made explosion until the detonation of the atomic bomb.
Review: I picked up this book because I’ve never heard of the Halifax explosion. I don’t know how, seeing that it was the biggest explosion ever until the atomic bomb. But this book was an interesting read. It was just another ordinary day in Canada. As you are introduced to the people of the area that are going about their normal morning routines, you find out that two boats have collided in the water. The people in the area walk toward the water or their windows at home as they start to see the smoke rise wondering what was happening. Horribly, one of the boats hit was full of ammunition and TNT and it’s getting ready to blow up and take out almost the whole town and that of the surrounding town. In a horrifying twist of fate, a blizzard hit the next day and stalled a lot of the rescues.
At times this story is horrible to read because it is hard to imagine the depth of suffering that went on, but overall the story is one of heroism and tragedy that deeply affected the community. It’s definitely worth a read. A Rebecca Caudill 2014 nominee.
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