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Unsinkable (Titanic, #1)

Gordon Korman
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Unsinkable (Titanic, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011

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Gordon Korman

Unsinkable (Titanic, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

170

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Titanic • 1910s

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Super Short Summary

Unsinkable by Gordon Korman follows individuals aboard the Titanic through gripping scenarios as the ship faces its fateful voyage. It intertwines multiple perspectives, detailing their experiences and challenges. As the Titanic's journey progresses, suspense builds around the characters' survival and the impending disaster. This book highlights emotions and actions within historical context.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,179 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Gordon Korman's Unsinkable praise its engaging narrative and historical accuracy. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and suspenseful plot that brings the Titanic's story to life. However, some find the pacing uneven and feel it targets a younger audience. Overall, it's a captivating read for middle-grade students.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Unsinkable (Titanic, #1)?

Fans of historical fiction and adventure, particularly young readers ages 8-12, will enjoy Unsinkable by Gordon Korman. Similar to those captivated by Titanic: Young Survivors and I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, this book intertwines thrilling narratives with rich historical context.

4.2

3,179 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

170

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Titanic • 1910s

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

820L

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