A Blinding Light
A Blinding Light
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A Blinding Light

Written and illustrated by Julie Lawson
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9 - 12
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264
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Apr 16, 2018
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The First World War is raging, and anti-German prejudice is rampant. Maddie and Will Schroeder are mourning the loss of their father, but their German heritage doesn’t merit much sympathy. On the morning of December 6, there’s a flash of light, then thunder underground: the Halifax Explosion hits. Instantly, the city is unrecognizable. Lost in the destroyed city, how will the siblings find each other? Exploring concepts of guilt, blame and the divide between locals and immigrants, A Blinding Light will hold readers spellbound. Teachers and parents will find plenty of topics for discussion in the book’s historical and cultural lessons.

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siblingsimmigration and emigrationdiversitywardeathsocial themescultureCanadaprejudice and racism

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781771085410
    Publication Date
    April 16, 2018
    Publisher
    Nimbus Publishing
    Page Count
    264
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years

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