Synopses & Reviews
A pig on a passenger liner?
Impossible!
No! No! It's me ...
Maxixe, the music box pig!
Everyone knows the story of the night the great ship Titanic sank. But few know the story of Maxixe, one of the unsung heroes of that night, and how this small musical pig soothed the fears of a lifeboat full of children. Based on true events, this dramatic story by author Gary Crew is told through the charming and compassionate voice of Maxixe, and is brought to life by the stunning artwork of illustrator Bruce Whatley.
Synopsis
A pig on a passenger liner?
Impossible!
No! No! It's me ...
Maxixe, the music box pig!
Everyone knows the story of the night the great ship Titanic sank. But few know the story of Maxixe, one of the unsung heroes of that night, and how this small musical pig soothed the fears of a lifeboat full of children. Based on true events, this dramatic story by author Gary Crew is told through thecharming and compassionate voice of Maxixe, and is brought to life by the stunning artwork of illustrator Bruce Whatley.
About the Author
Gary Crew is the author of many books for children and young adults, including First Fight and The Watertower, both of which were named Children's Book Council of Australia Books of the Year for Children's Illustrated Books. This is Mr. Crew's first book for HarperCollins. He resides in Queensland, Australia.