The Blizzard for Children by David Laskin guides you through the events and difficulties of the Blizzard of 1888. The storm arrived quickly and with great hostility, surprising all the world in the Midwest region. The meteorologist failed to send a disastrous message, revealing to people the existence of the storm. The blizzard was nicknamed "the children's blizzard" due to the number of more than 200 children who were sent home from school during the storm, resulting in their deaths. In short, the book contains many stories of different families, people and children and their experiences with the Blizzard of 1888. David Laskin shows the reader that courage is the quality of mind that allows a person to face difficulties or danger without fear. , or having courage, or the ability to do something scary. For example, at Groton School, Walter had a lot of courage as well as the responsibility of being a row monitor. As row supervisor, Walter had to take everyone's coats and put them away at the beginning and end of the day. In fact, that day, the children did not need to wear their coats. Until an unexpected snowstorm rushes through the Midwest. Groton School evacuated all children and teachers and loaded them onto trucks. As soon as Walter got on the cart, he realized that he had forgotten his precious bottle of perfume that he used to clean his slate. Walter jumped out of the truck and headed towards the school. Therefore, Walter did not know that the cart would be missing when he returned. Soon, Walter was too cold to function and lay down in the snow. Later, Walter's older brother Will found him. Walter was unconscious, but still breathing. Eventually, Will managed to get him to his father's office. Walter and Will... middle of paper ... dig a deep cave in the straw so they can all fit inside. May continued to respond to the call to make sure all the students were still alive. That is to say, May demonstrated courage by her ability to do something that scared her: keep the children alive by seeking shelter. David Laskin defined courage in his novel Children's Blizzard as the quality of mind that allows a person to face difficulty or danger without fear, or to have courage, or the ability to do something that frightens us. Walter showed courage when he risked his life for something he truly loved. Likewise, Grace also showed courage and bravery when she decided to help and find her son. Similarly, May Hunt showed her ability to do something even if it scared her, she had to save the children. The amount of courage required during this calamity was considerable.