Voyage on the great Titanic : the diary of Margaret Ann Brady.

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Title:

Voyage on the great Titanic : the diary of Margaret Ann Brady.

Author:

White, Ellen Emerson, author.

Series:

Dear America.

Summary:

In her diary in 1912, thirteen-year-old Margaret Ann describes how she leaves her lonely life in a London orphanage to become a companion to a wealthy American woman, sails on the Titanic, and experiences its sinking.

Physical Description:

197 p. ; 19 cm.

Corporate Subject:

Titanic (Steamship) -- Juvenile fiction

Subject Term:

Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction.

Ocean liners -- Juvenile fiction

Orphans -- Juvenile fiction

Diaries -- Juvenile fiction

Publisher:

Scholastic,

Publication Date:

1998

ISBN:

9780590962735

Publication Information:

New York : Scholastic, 1998.

Call Number:

J DEAR WHITE

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607002843582	Juvenile Fiction	DEAR WHITE	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Written from the point of view of a young passenger aboard the ill-fated Titanic, this title combines an award-winning series with the "disaster of the century".

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-8-The hopes and dreams of a young girl are beautifully conveyed through White's engaging narrative. Orphaned Margaret Ann looks forward to the day when she will have enough money to leave London to be reunited with her brother in America. She is given that opportunity when she becomes the companion to Mrs. Carstairs, a wealthy American returning to the States. Their voyage aboard the Titanic is a thrilling experience for Margaret until disaster strikes. Readers will be drawn to this 13-year-old's humble, friendly disposition. Friendship, courage, and fortitude are themes that resonate throughout the novel, contributing to its structural integrity. The story's historical significance is evident in Margaret's descriptions of the liner, the famous people she encounters, and the events leading up to the tragedy. A strong female protagonist and a flowing, descriptive narrative result in a powerful book about human frailty and courage in the face of adversity. Poignant scenes of familial love and friendship are believable, and Margaret's spiritual and emotional growth are evident by the course her life takes after the trauma. Archival photos and a time line bring the reality of the situation to light. A heartwarming story with wide appeal.-Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.