Pugwash
- Publisher
- Playwrights Canada Press
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2019
- Category
- Canadian
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780369100603
- Publish Date
- Dec 2019
- List Price
- $17.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780369100627
- Publish Date
- Dec 2019
- List Price
- $12.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 7 to 12
Description
1957. Barely a decade after the first use of atomic bombs, the world is divided and fearful of the real threat of nuclear weaponry. In an effort to understand the devastating effects of radiation, leading scientists and academics—world-renowned “Thinkers”—are invited to a conference in the small town of Pugwash, Nova Scotia.
Two local children, Conni and Jamie, take interest in some of the Thinkers, who are humbled by their innocent welcome. But a spy disguised as a reporter has conned Jamie for information to use against the Thinkers, putting the entire conference—and the town of Pugwash—at risk.
About the authors
Vern Thiessen is one of Canada’s most produced playwrights. His plays have been translated into five languages and have been seen around the world. Vern is the recipient of the Dora Mavor Moore and Elizabeth Sterling Haynes awards for Outstanding New Play, the Carol Bolt Award, the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, Canada’s highest honour for a playwright. He has served as president of both the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Writers Guild of Alberta and was artistic director of Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre for six seasons. He is married to acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Susie Moloney.
Sandra Ionno Butcher is chief executive of the National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome-UK (NOFAS-UK), and also serves as director of the Pugwash history project. She is the former executive director of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs.
Editorial Reviews
“It's an intelligent and thoughtful play that is relevant in many ways to today's political climate, while shedding light on an intriguing local story.”
Michael Lake, The Coast
