{"product_id":"book-2fsm","title":"Death By Molasses","description":"Middle grade historical fiction novel, Death By Molasses,\u003cbr\u003efollows Luca Ciotti, a child survivor of the 1919 Great Boston Molasses Flood, who dares to speak out\u003cbr\u003eagainst greedy powerhouses to avenge his sister's death. His testimony becomes a spark that\u003cbr\u003eultimately contributes to the creation of modern workplace protections, now known as OSHA\u003cbr\u003e(Occupational Safety and Health Administration).\u003cbr\u003eLuca never expects a beautiful winter morning to become a fight for his life. When the molasses tank\u003cbr\u003ebursts, the deadly wave tears through his neighborhood, destroying homes, businesses, and people he\u003cbr\u003eloves. He summons the courage to speak out against the powerful company, Purity Distilling Company,\u003cbr\u003eresponsible for the disaster. His testimony takes him from the streets of the North End of the Boston\u003cbr\u003eHarbor to the courtroom where his voice becomes an unexpected force for change.\u003cbr\u003eAs Luca confronts grief, prejudice, and powerful adults who would rather keep the truth hidden, he\u003cbr\u003ediscovers that even the smallest voice can make a difference. His story of resilience, courage, family,\u003cbr\u003eand justice offers a compelling window into the immigrant experience and the struggle for safer working\u003cbr\u003econditions.\u003cbr\u003eInspired by actual events, Death By Molasses brings a little known American tragedy to life through the\u003cbr\u003eeyes of a young survivor who refuses to remain silent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover art illustrated by Susan Olejarz","brand":"Author's Republic","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67752655880496,"sku":"BD2fsm","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/2fsm-Square-cover.jpg?v=1788887321","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-2fsm","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}