The great molasses flood book boston public library. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 i survived. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 by stephen puleo 3,8 ratings, 3. Helens, 1980 available book 15 i survived the american revolution, 1776 available book 16 i survived the childrens blizzard, 1888 available book 17 i survived the attack. Lauren tarshis tells the riveting story of one child who was swept up in the sticky storm of the great molasses flood and lived to tell the tale. Adventure, age 812 elementary chapter books, historical fiction. When a steel tank full of molasses ruptured in 1919, physics and neglect contributed to make the accident so horrific. The great molasses flood planet reader, level 3 beth wagner brust, john lund on.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dark tide. How does the author reveal the magnitude of the great molasses flood in boston. Indeed, until i read kopss book i wasnt even sure about the logistics. On january 15, 1919, boston suffered one of historys strangest disasters when the great molasses flood tore through the citys north end and deposited so. The main characters of this history, non fiction story are.
A large molasses storage tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph, killing 21 and injuring 150. Booklist booklist on january 15, 1919, a twomilliongallon holding tank filled with molasses exploded, flooding bostons north end near the port. The event is known as the great molasses flood, also known as the boston molasses disaster or the great boston molasses flood. The great boston molasses flood of 1919, published by beacon press. There were warning signs that the molasses tank would break. The molasses flood of 1919 and other ethical failures in. A book called i survived the great molasses flood, 1919 was written by the author lauren tarshis as part of the i survived childrens historical fiction book series. It was usually told in an offhand manner, ending with on a hot day you can still smell the molasses. Available book 12 i survived the great molasses flood, 1919 available book i survived the hindenburg disaster, 1937 available book 14 i survived the eruption of mount st. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 only available in pack. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fictionalized accounts of the molasses flood can be found in joan hiatt harlows joshuas song 2001 and blair lents picture book molasses flood 1992.
Sep 02, 2003 anyone who had parents who grew up in boston heard the story passed down about the great molasses flood. An account of the january 1919 molasses tank explosion in boston, massachusetts, seeks to uncover why the tank blew up and who was to blame through primary sources and archival photographs that show the extent of the damage. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 lauren tarshis. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 by lauren. But the people of bostons north endmostly poor immigrantswere powerless to complain to the big molasses company. Discussion questions there is one question for each chapter, a total of 14 discussion questions with sample answers to go with. Caught in the flood, carmen must fight for her life the life that she and papa built together in america. Here is the place for me to share some of the things i. Lauren tarshis writes a hit your students are sure to love. A very good piece of social, as well as labor history. The great molasses flood of 1919 kindle edition by puleo, stephen. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets. Jan 15, 2019 the great molasses flood of 1919 in boston resulted in a lawsuit that used expert witnesses for the first time and was the catalyst for new regulations governing architects and engineers.
Even though you know whats going to happen with the molasses tank, the suspense is dreadful and nightmarish. Its been four years since carmen and papa moved from italy to boston. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 scholastic kids. Jan 14, 2019 it was leaking from day one, stephen puleo, the author of the most definitive molasses flood book, dark tide, told the globe. It happened on the 15 of january in boston massachusetts. The great molasses flood deborah kops 9781580893497. In january 1919, a large tank holding molasses exploded in boston. Interview with lauren tarshis about i survived the sinking of the titanic, 1912. At 15 feet tall and 160 feet wide and traveling at 35 miles per hour, the gooey wave was more destructive than any flood of water would have been. Oct 24, 2019 i survived the great molasses flood, 1919. Bostons great molasses flood of 1919 has got to be one of the most bizarre disasters ever, and kopss book makes great use of detailed personal stories to bring the dramatic, traumatic event to life. Author stephen puleo talked about his book, dark tide.
The event entered local folklore and residents claimed for. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 contains breath holding moments, likable characters, and an unusual disaster. Goodreads members who liked the great molasses floo. After 100 years, a look back at bostons great molasses flood. This book chronicles the catastrophic events resulting from the collapse of a large tank containing molasses in the north end neighborhood of boston in 1919. Of all the disasters that have occurred in the united states, the great molasses flood in boston was one of the most bizarre. Around noon on january 15, 1919, a group of firefighters was playing cards in bostons north end when they heard a tremendous crash. Stephen puleo is author of the boston globe best seller the boston italians and the critically acclaimed dark tide. Stephen puleo is the author of several books including the boston globe bestseller the boston italians and the critically acclaimed bostonarea bestseller dark tide. January 15, 1919, started off as a normal day in bostons north end.
Shortly after noon on january 15, 1919, a 50foottall steel tank filled with 2. And then theres the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded north end neighborhood. This is the whole story, and there isnt anything offhand about it. How exactly does molasses go about flooding anyway. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the new york times bestselling i survived series. Allison describes the molasses flood of 1919, which killed 21 people and destroyed part of the north end. Jan, 2019 after 100 years, a look back at bostons great molasses flood of 1919 a river of hot, sugary molasses flooded part of a boston neighborhood 100 years ago, killing 21 people and injuring dozens. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 4book pack by. Of all the disasters that have occurred in the united states, the great.
I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 i survived series. It is written in great detail, including the legal aspects which finally brought to light the truth in a court battle. The spring 2011 one book one community selection is dark tide. Boston, 1919 from the worlds largest community of readers. Seeing the great molasses flood through the eyes of children. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 paperback illustrated, january 15, 2019. You might not think that one of the strangest disasters in the history of the u. A book called i survived the great molasses flood, 1919 was written by the author lauren tarshis as part of the i survived childrens historical fiction book. Why the great molasses flood was so deadly history. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. The author has written the only known book about this tragedy. Dark tide quotes goodreads meet your next favorite book. Section of tank after great molasses flood explosion.
The great molasses flood, also known as the boston molasses disaster, the boston molassacre, or the great boston molasses flood, occurred on january 15, 1919, in the north end neighborhood of boston, massachusetts. A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progres. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the new york. Story time just got better with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers. The great molasses flood of boston in 1919 youtube. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 book units teacher. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 by stephen.
The great molasses flood footnote to history new england today. This fascinating book tells the story of one of the most bizarre disasters in our countrys history. The great molasses flood by deborah kops penguin books. Sugarysweet molasses turned deadly on january 15, 1919, when a holding tank burst and sent 2. Following the war, the sweet, sticky stuff was used to make rum. The extra information in the back was just as interesting, and i loved that the main character was a girl. A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progress at an individual pace with stories designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities so that every beginning reader experiences success. On january 15, 1919, a huge steel tank filled with more than 2 million.
A song called the great molasses disaster appears on the album the dukes of alhazred by the rock band the darkest of the hillside thickets. The great molasses flood felt a little different from the other books in the i survived series, which was a plus for me. Interview with lauren tarshis about i survived series. The great boston molasses flood of 1919, at the boston public library in copley square at 6. Molasses flood song ascap tells of the great molasses flood, boston massachusetts, january 15, 1919. This book was easy to read and very, very compelling.
Anyone who had parents who grew up in boston heard the story passed down about the great molasses flood. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 moved surprisingly. Its one of historys most unfortunate and stickiest disasters. Every time it was filled, it groaned and shuddered. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 by lauren tarshis. A new 100th anniversary edition of the only adult book on one of the odder disasters in us historyand the greed, disregard for poor. The great molasses flood was a different type of historical event for the series as well, and i think it was a good. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 193 pages and is available in ebook format. And our book of the day by deborah kops, \u003ci\u003ethe great molasses flood \u003c\i\u003e, takes a look at one of my favorite disasters, which took place in boston in 1919. Not only does this book describe one of the most bizarre disasters that occurred, the failure of a hugh tank holding over 2 million gallons of molasses, but it gives a. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 paperback description about the author praise for. Historys most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how.
One hundred years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded boston neighborhood. On this date in 1919 in the north end neighborhood of boston, massachusetts. An experts 4 takeaways about bostons great molasses flood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 4 book pack by lauren tarshis. In 1919, on the eve of prohibition, a storage silo in bostons north. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 by stephen puleo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i survived the great molasses flood. Until i picked this book up, id never heard of the great boston molasses flood, which is odd, because its one of the most eerie and fascinating disasters to occur in the 20th century. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 booksource.
Ok so this book was about the great molasses flood of 1919. On january 15, 1919, a giant molasses tank in bostons north end exploded, resulting in the great molasses flood. Video book trailer for i survived the great molasses flood, 1919. I especially love interactive notebooks, anchor charts, handson activities, great books, and making learning fun. There were many deaths and loss of homes from the 45 foot tall wave of thick brown molasses and its ensuing flow through homes and streets. The first edition of the novel was published in september 2nd 2003, and was written by stephen puleo. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 jefferson county. May 01, 2011 the great boston molasses flood of 1919 the bizarre tale of a deadly wave of molasses that decimated a boston neighborhood, and prompted nationwide construction safeguards. School library journal on january 15, 1919, a twomilliongallon holding tank filled with molasses exploded, flooding bostons north end near the port. Booklist on january 15, 1919, a twomilliongallon holding tank filled with molasses exploded, flooding bostons north end near the port. On january 15 of 1919 it was a particularly sunny day kin boston, along the harbor of boston their was a huge tank filled with 30 tons of molasses also nearby was a neighbor hood and other mini stores and a firehouse. The straightforward account centers on workers and area residents who either perished in the flood or miraculously survived.
When carmen was three years old, an earthquake shook her italian village. On a bright january day in 1919, the tank finally broke and almost three million gallons of molasses rushed out into the neighborhood. I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 sample book unit created by gay miller welcome to book units teacher i love teaching. The book was about a girl named dorothy who gets sucked into a tornado and dropped down in a strange land called oz. The great boston molasses flood of 1919 from the worlds largest community of readers. A former awardwinning newspaper reporter and contributor to american history magazine, he holds a masters degree in history and wrote his thesis on italian immigration and the settlement. In 1915, construction ended on a massive tank that towered over bostons north end. Lauren tarshis tells the riveting story of one child who was swept up in the sticky stormand lived to tell the tale. Lauren tarshisthis resource contains three sections.
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