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When the Titanic hits an iceberg during his voyage to America, young Albert is faced with grown-up decisions about life and death, in this "entertaining blend of fact and fiction" (School Library Journal) concerning one of the most dramatic tragedies in history.
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Gr 5-8-Thirteen-year-old Albert Trask, his widowed mother, his uncle Clay and his six-year-old sister are returning from England to their grandmother's home in Washington, D.C. aboard the ill-fated Titanic. Barbara Williams' novel (Dial, 1995) gives young listeners a first-hand account of what it was like to be a passenger on the ship. Albert's explorations of the ship, conversations he overhears, and his conflicts with his uncle add to the drama. The use of day and hour to introduce each of the 24 chapters adds realism. At the end of the narration, the author explains her use of actual historic figures such as the Astors and Captain Smith, and how she based the main character on a 13-year-old boy who was at first denied access to the lifeboats because he was considered a man. Narrator Jeff Woodman uses a different voice for the various characters, and the narration is well paced and clear. This audiobook will be popular in school and public libraries serving intermediate and junior high students.-Diane Balodis, Alden Intermediate School, NY
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Gr. 4^-8. Under pressure from his Grandmother Trask in Virginia, 13-year-old Albert Trask and his family are returning to the U.S. on the Titanic. Because his recently widowed mother is preoccupied with escaping her mother-in-law's control, and his younger sister, Ginny, is busy acting out to gain her mother's attention, Albert is free to explore the colossal ship and observe its passengers. He learns much during his four-day journey, and when the ship begins to sink (and Mother cannot be located), Albert must help Ginny and himself aboard a lifeboat. Williams includes several real passengers among her mostly fictitious characters and carefully distinguishes between the two in her afterword. The use of specific dates and times for chapter headings adds to the narrative's authentic flavor. Although Albert's mother and uncle seem one-dimensional (ensuring that few readers will mourn their demise), this is a fast-paced adventure that will appeal to history buffs as well as fans of Ballard's Exploring the Titanic (1988). Kay Weisman
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- PublisherDial Books for Young Readers
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0140379770
- ISBN 13 9780140379778
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages160
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