Synopses & Reviews
Irish teenager Barry ONeill is journeying to New York on the Titanics fateful maiden
voyage. Hes homesick and worried about the Flynn boys traveling in steerage, who
have threatened to throw him overboard. Little does Barry know that a struggle with
the Flynns is the least of the dangers that await him. This suspenseful story is based on
the true and terrible events that occured as the Titanic sank one hundred years ago.
Review
"Intriguing."--
Publishers Weekly"Fast paced, suspenseful, magnetic, and meaningful . . . Will provoke much discussion."--School Library Journal
Review
“A dread sense of the inevitable drives this taut disaster story-and makes it nearly impossible to put down.” —
Publishers Weekly "Readers fascinated by the lore surrounding the sinking of the Titanic will likely enjoy this exciting, suspenseful, and romantic version of the tragedy."—School Library Journal
"Bunting accurately and dramatically describes the ship's sinking and, at the same time, immerses readers in the many human tragedies. . . . this fast-paced story will satisfy readers looking for the human element in the Titanic's history."—Booklist
Synopsis
Jesse Harmon is torturedand#160;by guilt because he survived the hit-and-run accident that killed his brother, Bry. His guilt is compounded when he finds he is attracted to Bry's girlfriend, Chloe. Together Jesse and Chloe try to track down the drunk driver who killed Bry--but discovering theand#160;driver's identity leads to other disturbing truths.and#160;
Synopsis
A shattering teen novel by Eve Bunting, now in a new paperback edition
Synopsis
Eve Bunting's gripping account of a immigrant teen passenger on the Titanic, based on the true and terrible events of 100 years ago.
About the Author
Jesse Harmon is torturedand#160;by guilt because he survived the hit-and-run accident that killed his brother, Bry. His guilt is compounded when he finds he is attracted to Bry's girlfriend, Chloe. Together Jesse and Chloe try to track down the drunk driver who killed Bry--but discovering theand#160;driver's identity leads to other disturbing truths.and#160;
A shattering teen novel by Eve Bunting, now in a new paperback edition"Intriguing."--Publishers Weekly
"Fast paced, suspenseful, magnetic, and meaningful . . . Will provoke much discussion."--School Library JournalEVE BUNTINGis the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal-winningSmoky Night.Her numerous honors include the prestigious Kerlan Award for her body of work. She lives in Southern California.