On September 11, 2001, thousands of travellers were stranded far from home in a town called Gander, Newfoundland. They were strangers in a place most had never heard of before. Scared and confused, the travellers were not sure what to expect. Gander: The Town That Welcomed the World is a true story about a world that was hurting and a community that came together with kindness, compassion, and East Coast heart. With sparse text and painterly illustrations, Nikki Bergstresser and Reilly Fitzgerald thoughtfully capture and commemorate this 9/11 story for a new generation.
- Timely with the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 - Canadian feel-good Canadian History story that we can be proud of (with all the turmoil that continues around the world this story is a breath of fresh air!) - Important world event told in a child-friendly way; a good tool for parents and educators to discuss this with children 6-9 but also middle-school aged children - Historical notes and facts at the back for further exploration
