Friday, July 27, 2012

The Great Molasses Flood by Deborah Kops - OPTIONAL

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Kops, Deborah The Great Molasses Flood, 97 p. Charlesbridge, 2012.  $19.  Content: G (some historical violence).   

Boston, 1919 – things are looking up after the Spanish Influenza and the Red Sox had won a pennant.  Life on the waterfront becomes mayhem, however, when what sounds like a explosion bursts forth on the quiet day and 2.3 million gallons of molasses (used in making rum) are unleashed upon people, buildings and streets.   

Years ago I read Joshua’s Song by Joan Harlow and thought this an interesting anecdote in history.  I loved that someone has now written a thoughtful, well-researched juvenile non-fiction book on the subject.  I am sure this will be popular with schools in Massachusetts, but I am definitely buying one for our non-fiction projects here.   

EL, MS – OPTIONAL.  Cindy, Library Teacher

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