Content: G (mild threats, panic during the evacuation)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
12yo Hazel stows away on the Titanic so she can come to America and earn money to send back to her widowed mother and brothers in England. Charlie, a porter on the ship, discovers her secret and helps her many times throughout the voyage. While on the ship, she also meets Sophia, a wealthy girl in first class, and her nanny. Worried that a couple is trying to steal Sophia’s money, Hazel gets herself into some sticky situations. With the help of an older friend, Mrs. Ableman, she also learns about icebergs and the trouble they can cause in the open water.
I liked reading a story about a character on the Titanic and learning about icebergs. I felt some of the subplots were overemphasized instead of focusing on the concerning facts Hazel discovers about the ship itself. The main character and supporting characters appear to be white.
Paula, Teacher Librarian
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