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290 pp.
| Scholastic |
March, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-11674-9$17.99
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4-6
Hopkinson provides young readers with a basic introduction to the event without overdramatizing, drawing unwarranted conclusions, or prolonging the ordeal. Her "characters," real survivors whose voices relay many of the subsequent events, include crew members as well as travelers in first, second, and third class. Chapter notes, sources, archival photos, a timeline, short biographies of those mentioned, and more are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2012