Library's review
Poetic narratives by doomed passengers of the Titanic recreate the emotional impact of that fatal event. Additional narratives from the ship’s rat, from an undertaker, and from the iceberg add a unique perspective to this tragic event.
Publication
Candlewick (2011), Edition: 1, 480 pages
Description
Recreates the 1912 sinking of the Titanic as observed by millionaire John Jacob Astor, a beautiful young Lebanese refugee finding first love, "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, Captain Smith, and others including the iceberg itself.
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Fiction — 2011)
Audie Award (Finalist — 2012)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2013)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2014)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (Middle School — 2018)
NCSLMA YA Book Award (Winner — Middle School — 2013)
Mind the Gap Awards (2012)
Historical Novel Society Editors' Choice (Children/Young Adult)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2012)
CCBC Choices (2012)
Great Reads from Great Places (North Carolina — 2012)
Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (Top Ten — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011-10-11
Pages
480
Physical description
480 p.; 9.24 inches
ISBN
0763637033 / 9780763637033
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |