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Starred Review on February 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 6 Up—As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, there is a whole new output of books reexamining and updating the information about the tragedy. This one weaves together the memories and writing of the survivors, and what makes it stand out is the intimacy readers feel for the crew and passengers. The story itself hasn't changed, but through Hopkinson's work, young people get to know and c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2012
Hopkinson knows precisely what's she doing in her coverage of the Titanic disaster: providing young readers with a basic introduction to the event without overdramatizing, drawing unwarranted conclusions, or prolonging the ordeal. She begins her account as the ship embarks on its maiden voyage and, once it sets sail, flashes back to cover its construction and grandeur as well as some of the crew's responsibilities, which play major roles in the sinking of the ship and the resc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Hopkinson provides young readers with a basic introduction to the event without overdramatizing, drawing unwarranted conclusions, or prolonging the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
