by Marybeth Lorbiecki
4/5 stars
Reviewer: Christi
Summary: Twelve-year-old
Ruth Becker is sailing on the Titanic's maiden voyage. The unsinkable ship's
luxury is beyond her wildest dreams. But in the early morning hours of April
15, 1912, Ruth and her family are suddenly aware that the grand ship is in
trouble. Her mother, brother, and sister escape on a lifeboat.
Review: This
would be a great story to read aloud in class. It’s not too long and it is told
from the point of view of 12yr old Ruth. I wish there was a little more detail,
but for a child just learning about the Titanic, it would be a great starting
point. Thinking of all that Ruth saw and heard you can’t help but imagine the
horror and feel sad. I appreciate the last page of the book talking about the
real Ruth and a little bit about her life.
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