The first half of this wonderful book was hard to read . The Children's Blizzard has a pulse-pounding pace, a giant heart, and a sweep as wide as the prairie itself." I … Jan 12, 2021 Author Melanie Benjamin appeared live on SDHC's Facebook page to discuss her book. Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian. https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-childrens-blizzard By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader’s Circle Deluxe Reading Group Edition), Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Please try again. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes a story of courage on the prairie, inspired by the devastating storm that struck the Great Plains in 1888, threatening the lives of hundreds of immigrant homesteaders, especially schoolchildren. Melanie Benjamin is an author of historical fiction novels whose works include Mistress of the Ritz, The Swans of Fifth Avenue, The Aviator’s Wife, and The Children’s Blizzard. It was Woodson and others like him who wrote the embellished news stories that lured northern European immigrants across the sea to settle a pitiless land. Melanie Benjamin’s account of the Children’s Blizzard, as it came to be known, honors the teachers and students whose lives changed forever on this unusually warm, breezy day in January 1888. The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin (A Novel)English | 2021| General Fiction/Classics | ePUB | 3.5 MB. January 2021 THE CHILDREN’S BLIZZARD is Melanie Benjamin’s seventh book, and I think it is her strongest thus far. Buy, Jan 12, 2021 Benjamin (Mistress of the Ritz) revisits the Children’s Blizzard that killed 235 people in January 1888 in this sprawling, well-told story. Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. There is no denying that Melanie Benjamin is an incredibly talented author (and I will read anything she publishes.) . Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions - starting at $13.00. She weaves a moving and uplifting tale of courage, family, and sacrifice.”—Jean Kwok, author of Searching for Sylvie Lee“Benjamin draws you into the lives, hardships, and triumphs of a diverse cast of characters and compels you to care about them deeply. The Children’s Blizzard has a pulse-pounding pace, a giant heart, and a sweep as wide as the prairie itself.”—Elizabeth Letts, author of Finding Dorothy “Melanie Benjamin has a gift for opening up and fleshing out her characters, giving readers unfettered access into their hearts and minds. Please try your request again later. . Earn Points, Discover Recommendations, Receive a Birthday Gift, and More! Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin The Children's Blizzard is a historical novel that deals with a real time in history known as the Schoolhouse Blizzard, due to the number of children that perish during this tragic storm. The Children’s Blizzard is an excellent book. Saw this was coming out months ago. The Children's Blizzard has a pulse-pounding pace, a giant heart, and a sweep as wide as the prairie itself." --Elizabeth Letts, author of Finding Dorothy "Melanie Benjamin has a gift for opening up and fleshing out her characters, giving readers unfettered access into their hearts and minds. Something went wrong. Stream The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin, read by Cassandra Campbell by PRH Audio from desktop or your mobile device My interest was piqued from page one. The children’s blizzard is a tail mostly made up but based on true stories of actual events. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? . Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Well written and throughly engrossing. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Melanie Benjamin has written an unforgettable tale full of fascinating and forensic historical detail.”—Peter Geye, author of Northernmost“In this piercingly detailed drama, riveting in its action and psychology, Benjamin reveals the grim aspects of homesteading, from brutal deprivations to violent racism toward Native Americans and African Americans, while orchestrating, with grace and resonance, transformative moral awakenings and sustaining love.”—Booklist (starred review)   “Benjamin revisits the Children’s Blizzard that killed 235 people in January 1888 in this sprawling, well-told story. Brings tears to your eyes. --Elizabeth Letts, author of Finding Dorothy "Melanie Benjamin has a gift for opening up and fleshing out her characters, giving readers unfettered access into their hearts and minds. The children's blizzard / Melanie Benjamin. Was so interested. 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