And Then the Sky Exploded

In "And Then the Sky Exploded," author David A. Poulsen takes readers on a poignant journey through history and personal discovery. This gripping novel, published by Dundurn Group Ltd in 2016, follows ninth-grader Christian Deaver as he uncovers a shocking family secret: his great-grandfather was involved in the creation of the atomic bombs that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. With 208 pages of thought-provoking narrative, Christian embarks on a school trip to Japan, where he encounters a Hiroshima survivor. This powerful meeting challenges him to confront his family's past and seek a way to make amends for the horrors of war. Can one teenager truly make a difference in the shadow of such monumental events? Dive into this compelling story that explores the psychological aspects of war, guilt, and redemption, and discover how the past continues to shape our present.