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nbonz4's review against another edition
3.0
This isn’t a poor book, but it just didn’t grab me for some reason.
bethsponz's review against another edition
4.0
This story revolves around the true event of a blizzard in the Dakota territory in 1888. The characters and story are fictional but are based on actual events that did happen. The story is about two young teachers who must evacuate their students from school on this fateful day. The main causalities are children in this freak storm, hence the name The Children’s Blizzard.
positivewoman2013's review against another edition
4.0
This book has 2 parts, the first jumped right into the storm before I had the characters straight in my mind. In the 2nd part, I got to know the characters.
fromsdtonh's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lindseyslittlelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
A fictional account of a tragic historic event. A sad bit great read.
natashia8911's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely heartwrenching! The details of this event are so well scripted that I felt like I was in the story itself. I listened to this book as an audiobook rather than reading it and the narrator did a fabulous job as well.
kireagan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jencafardi's review against another edition
3.0
Jarring book about the Children’s Blizzard that struck on Jan 12, 1888. It was a very warm morning so most came to school in light shawls, no coats/hats/scarves. The storm struck early afternoon when school would be letting out or soon thereafter. Most of the schoolhouses were not insulated and only had wood or coal for 1 day; they weren’t meant to shelter. The school teachers were usually aged 16-18 and just kids themselves who were forced to make big decisions. Some made good decisions that day and done didn’t. Many children died that day, hence the name “The Children’s Blizzard.” I’m grateful for modern day meteorology, warm buildings, easy ways of communicating (phones), easy light sources (flashlights/electricity). The book presents life on the prairie in the 1800s, and it’s surprising that anyone stayed as life was quite difficult.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5 stars
lezapal's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, such a sad and touching rendition of a tragic event in history. Definitely not a light and fluffy read, but this book gives you a lot to think about.