What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

Written by Who HQ · Illustrated by Dede Putra

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

A sudden blizzard traps children and teachers, testing survival against nature's fury.

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112 pages· 7,947 words· Est. 1 hour read· 1050L

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In 1888, a sudden blizzard strikes the Midwest, trapping children and teachers in schoolhouses. With no food or heat, survival seems bleak. As the storm rages, community bravery emerges, but will it be enough to save them? Discover the harrowing tale of the Schoolhouse Blizzard and the resilience of those caught in its icy grip.

From the publisher

Learn about the deadly and unexpected blizzard that slammed the Midwestern United States in 1888 and doomed many young lives in this addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series. On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the people who were affected by it in this book for young readers.

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