Nancy Duncan, children's librarian at Red Land Community Library, reviews "The Day the World Came to Town":
When U.S. air space was closed immediately after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, 38 commercial airliners, carrying more than 6,000 passengers, were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, a town with a population of 10,000.
During the days that followed, the people of Gander opened schools, churches and legion halls for use as emergency shelters. They also opened their own homes to these strangers for showers, hot meals and comfort. Local businesses gave clothing and supplies away.
The local SPCA cared for the animals in the cargo holds of the planes.
Even though the circumstances that lead to this situation were grim, the people of Newfoundland treated the strangers, many of whom knew no English, with dignity and respect.
An inspiring book.
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