{Synopsis} – The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic — how will he survive?
Ten-year-old George Calder can’t believe his luck — he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George’s life changes forever.
Lauren Tarshis brings history’s most exciting and terrifying events to life in this new fictional series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!
{My thoughts} – George, his younger sister and his Aunt get to experience the trip of a life time on board the Titanic. George is a curious boy that seems to enjoy exploring his surroundings and getting into lots of mischief. His sister is the complete opposite and is always trying to keep him out of trouble.
One night when George is exploring the ship hits an iceberg. He barely makes it up to his quarters before he learns that they will need to get up to the top deck.
When he and his Aunt discover his sister is missing, he comes to the conclusion that she must have followed him. They end up going and looking for her and get stranded in the bottom of the shop with those that are beneath their social class.
George eventually figures out a way to the top deck and they are safely shipped onto row boats. George however, because of his age is forced to stay behind on the sinking ship. His Aunt and sister head off to safety away from the sinking ship.
It isn’t until sometime later, once George is off the sinking ship, that he starts to piece all the events together. The one thing that he knows for certain is that he’s survived the sinking of the Titanic.
Final Conclusion: 5 Star Rating.
