Death on the Water brings the great ship alive for young readers by combining both fact and fiction. The famous story of the sinking of the great ship Titantic has fascinated all who have heard it since the actual event took place 100 years ago. Told as seen through the eyes of a fourteen year old bell boy, this dramatic and touching story gives insight into the excitement of the maiden voyage of this ground-breaking ship followed by the absolute horror of its catastrophic end.
A great read for boys in particular because the protagonist is a 14 year old bell boy. Titanic My Story is a great read for girls for its protagonist is a young girl aboard the ship.
And if you're interested in this book, you might also like:
Titanic: Disaster at Sea by Martin Jenkins
The Watch that Ends the Night by Allan Wolf
Titanic: My Story - An Edwardian Girl's Diary 1912 by Ellen Emerson White
Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives. A boy works in the dockyard where the Titanic is being built, then gets a job on the ship. As he witnesses a series of mistakes, short-cuts and bad decisions, he becomes more and more worried about what could happen.
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Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives. A boy works in the dockyard where the Titanic is being built, then gets a job on the ship.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Titanic Death on the Water and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Titanic Death on the Water features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Titanic Death on the Water was written by Tom Bradman and published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Titanic Death on the Water has 127 pages
Yes it is part of National Archives series
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