A Blinding Light

By Julie Lawson

In 1917 Halifax, siblings are torn apart by a devastating explosion. Can they reunite amidst chaos and prejudice?

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264 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 1917 Halifax, Livy and Will Schroeder face a shattered world after a catastrophic explosion. As anti-German sentiment swirls, the siblings, separated in the chaos, must navigate a city in ruins to find each other and their missing mother. With whispers of their father's alleged espionage haunting them, they confront questions of blame and survival. Will they uncover the truth behind the disaster and their father's mysterious past? A Blinding Light explores the bonds forged in tragedy and the divides of war, leaving readers questioning who is truly at fault.

From the publisher

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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