Background Builder
You’re about to read “The Shattered Sky.””
Here are a few things you need to know before you read. The words in bold are words that are important to know.
This story is about a terrible explosion.
Where and when does the story take place?
What was Halifax like at the time?
What was World War I?
What kinds of war supplies were the ships carrying?
One of the ships carrying benzol was called the Mont-Blanc.
What happened after the crash?
You’re about to meet a boy who lived in Halifax during the explosion.