{"product_id":"broken-pieces","title":"Broken Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne hundred years ago, on 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. At first, a small fire broke out aboard the \u003ci\u003eMont Blanc\u003c\/i\u003e, which grew bigger crowds of people and emergency responders linded the shores of Halifax and Dartmouth to get a better look. Suddenly, the \u003ci\u003eMont Blanc\u003c\/i\u003e's explosive cargo blew up, flattening homes and businesses, and triggering a tsunami.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmid the confusion and devastation that followed the blast was fourteen-year-old Barbara Orr, who had been walking from her neighbourhood in Richmond to a friend's house. Follow Barbara as she navigates post-explosion Halifax, learning about rescue efforts, the kindness of strangers, and the bravery of heroes like Vincent Coleman along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the popular \u003ci\u003eCompass\u003c\/i\u003e series, this full-colour non-fiction book includes highlighted glossary terms, informative sidebars, over 50 illustrations and historical photographs, a detailed index, and recommended further reading. In commemoration of the tragic event's 100th anniversary, \u003ci\u003eBroken Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e is a great resource for young readers and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wonder World - Play \u0026 Learn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":47340841205929,"sku":"9781771085151","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/6955\/6393\/files\/BNCImageAPI_53e500a9-05c1-4669-8aa1-0b7adb1b12e6.jpg?v=1786472350","url":"https:\/\/unclemikesoutdoors.ca\/fr\/products\/broken-pieces","provider":"Uncle Mike's Outdoors and More!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}