Penny and the Tragic Voyage: A Lusitania Survival Story
Penny and the Tragic Voyage: A Lusitania Survival Story
Penny and the Tragic Voyage: A Lusitania Survival Story
Description
Description
It is 1915, and twelve-year-old Penny and her brother Charles are embarking on a trip to England aboard the RMS Lusitania. But war is brewing overseas, and there are rumors that Germany will torpedo any ship that comes into the area--even a ship full of civilian passengers. Shy and nervous Penny is worried, but those worries fade when she makes her first real friend, a bold girl named Mary. With Mary, Penny begins to find her voice for the first time. Then, as they approach Ireland, their worst fear comes true: The Lusitania is struck by a torpedo. In the chaos of a sinking ship, Penny becomes separated from Charles and Mary, and she must gather all her courage to stay alive and face an uncertain future. This fast-paced Girls Survive historical fiction--with nonfiction backmatter, including an author's note, discussion questions, and more--will captivate readers as they learn the devastating story of the sinking of the Lusitania.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
With stories spanning centuries and set all over the globe, this expansive series features young girls surviving historical disasters and tragedies. In this latest set, readers meet Penny, a timid girl traveling aboard the Lusitania; and Faye, a young Ojibwe girl whose family is lured away from their ancestral land by the U.S. government. Simple, short chapters and emotionally compelling illustrations capture the girls' distress but also their bravery and substantial character growth as they navigate harrowing circumstances. The series' inclusion of many diverse perspectives and lesser-known historical events sets these apart from other action/adventure survival series. Faye's story features a historical event that many young readers may not know about. Authors' notes at the end include historical timelines, glossaries, and discussion questions. VERDICT A welcome addition to any elementary or middle school library, particularly for those looking to diversify survival story offerings.-- "School Library Journal"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Stone Arch Books
Pub date:
2025-01-01
Length:
112 pages
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