Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG (some deaths); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
Bess and Beth meet on the SS City of Benares as they are being evacuated from London to the safety of Canada during World War II. At the moment they relax into the voyage, a German U-boat torpedoes the ship and all are sent into the water - to survive or not as they desperately hope for rescue. All the girls have is each other for comfort and strength.
After reading the girls’ story, I really wonder why Hood started with the story of Lifeboat 12 - Lifeboat 5 is much more intense and heart-aching. Also written in free verse - not my favorite, but I couldn’t turn my eyes away. I'm not sure I could have taken an entire novel length story!
The characters are white.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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