AUTHOR: Thomas Conklin
STARTED: April 21, 2012
FINISHED: April 21, 2012
PAGES: 115
GENRE: Titanic / Juvenile
FIRST SENTENCE: In late April 1912, Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York City received a postcard from Europe.
SUMMARY: [From Barnes and Noble] Here is the exciting true story about the "unsinkable" Titanic! Dramatic accounts, white-knuckle suspense, and fast-paced action of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its maiden voyage. Includes black-and-white photos and full-color underwater photos of the wreck.
Recounts the story of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its first trip.
THOUGHTS: This children's book about Titanic is non-fiction, but it is constructed liked a narrative fiction story. It was very informative (for the intended audience), and would be a good tool to introduce young children to the subject. Conklin frames his story around a few passengers which helps highlight the personal side of the tragedy.
RATING: 5/10 [Meh.]
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