Told through the eyes of two young survivors, this thrilling account vividly recreates the night the world's biggest ship plunged to the bottom of the ocean.
On Board the Titanic
The Complete Story with Eyewitness Accounts
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Release date
March 11, 2008 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- File size: 23040 KB
- Duration: 00:47:59
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.4
- Lexile® Measure: 800
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
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Reviews
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The excitement and anticipation of the TITANIC'S first voyage is seen through the eyes of two young survivors, 17-year-old Jack Thayer, a passenger, and 22-year-old Harold Bride, assistant wireless operator. Through them, Tanaka gives insight into the workings of the ship and its crew, as well as its passengers. Terry Bregy brings Tanaka's two protagonists to life as they move about the ship, working and meeting other travelers. Bregy imbues his well-paced narration with all the excitement, confusion, desperation, and sorrow of those on the famous last voyage. He clearly voices all the characters, making it easy for listeners to distinguish them and their stories. A postscript gives facts and details of the TITANIC and its sinking. J.K.R. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine -
July 1, 2008
Gr 3-6-Shelley Tanaka's fictionalized account (Hyperion, 1996) of the sinking of the Titanic is told from the point of view of Jack Thayer, a 17-year-old passenger who survived, and the ship's assistant wireless operator, Harold Bride. With succinct detail, Jack describes his observations of the events of the fateful night without overwhelming listeners. The narration closes with an insightful summary of facts and statistics about the Titanic. Terry Bregy ably provides an even, low-key narration. Make sure to pair the audio version with the book so listeners can see the vivid paintings, drawing, and diagrams.Karen T. Bilton, Mary Jacobs Library, Rocky Hill, NJCopyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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