Titanic: Voices from the Disaster
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
304
Book • Nonfiction
North Atlantic Ocean • 1910s
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
In Titanic: Voices from the Disaster, Deborah Hopkinson recounts the sinking of the Titanic through firsthand accounts of survivors, such as a ship's stewardess, a high school student, and a young mother. The narrative covers the ship's construction, its maiden voyage, and the chaos following the iceberg collision, leading to its eventual sinking and rescue efforts by the RMS Carpathia.
Informative
Emotional
Melancholic
Mysterious
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Titanic: Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson provides a balanced, evocative recount of the Titanic's ill-fated voyage, earning praise for its meticulous research and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate the use of primary sources and personal accounts, though some note it can be somewhat dense. Overall, it’s a compelling read for history enthusiasts.
Readers who enjoy meticulously researched historical accounts and personal narratives, akin to Erik Larson's Dead Wake or Walter Lord's A Night to Remember, will find Titanic: Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson particularly compelling. This book appeals to history buffs and young adults fascinated by the Titanic's enduring legacy.
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304
Book • Nonfiction
North Atlantic Ocean • 1910s
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
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