Death by Molasses

Middle grade historical fiction novel, Death By Molasses, follows Luca, a child survivor of the 1919 Great Boston Molasses Flood, who dares to speak out against greedy powerhouses, to avenge his sister's death. His testimony becomes a spark that ultimately contributes to the creation of modern workplace protections, now known as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher
Published: 10/06/2026
ISBN: 9781963714135
Pages: 296

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2026