{"product_id":"broken-pieces-an-orphan-of-the-halifax-explosion-9781771085151","title":"Broken Pieces: An Orphan of the Halifax Explosion","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Allison Lawlor\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Nimbus Publishing (CN)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Nimbus Publishing (CN)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History - Canada - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship \u003ci\u003eMont Blanc\u003c\/i\u003e collided with the Belgian relief vessel \u003ci\u003eImo\u003c\/i\u003e in the Halifax Harbour. The sparks from the collision caused the \u003ci\u003eMont Blanc\u003c\/i\u003e's explosive cargo to blow up, flattening homes and businesses and triggering a tsunami. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid the devastation that followed was fourteen-year-old Barbara Orr, who had been walking to a friend's house. Follow Barbara as she navigates postexplosion Halifax, learning about rescue efforts, the kindness of strangers and the bravery of everyday people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes highlighted glossary terms, educational sidebars, over fifty illustrations and historical photographs, a detailed index and recommended further reading.","brand":"Nimbus Publishing (CN)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47889930551447,"sku":"9781771085151","price":1535.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781771085151.webp?v=1781178253","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/broken-pieces-an-orphan-of-the-halifax-explosion-9781771085151","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}