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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah HeiligmanPublisher: Palgrave USA Imprint: Square Fish Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781250865779ISBN 10: 1250865778 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 May 2023 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsYALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist Golden Kite Award winner Hornbook Fanfare selection Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year An exceptionally well-researched and impressively crafted tale of desperation, tragedy, and survival. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship Extensively documented accounts tell of harrowing escapes, incredible heroism, tragic accidents, eventual rescues, and the gruesome aftermath . . . the real-time unfolding of events is compelling, and young audiences will relate to these stories about students their own age. --Booklist, starred review, on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship Heiligman tells a story of bravery, courage, and despair . . . a must-read for all, and a beautiful memorial for those who perished in this tragic event.--School Library Journal, starred review, on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship Nonfiction maestro Heiligman here tells a riveting wartime story. . . . Heiligman builds and maintains suspense while remaining scrupulously faithful to the historical record. --Horn Book, starred review, on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship [A] harrowing yet inspiring look at a little-covered historical event --Publishers Weekly on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship [R]iveting accounts of terror, death, heroism, and sacrifice, and foreshadowings of either doom or rescue give the pace a breathless urgency . . . a fascinating look at the intersections of fate, human, error, accident, and bad luck that so often bring about tragedy. --The Bulletin on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship Heiligman explores a harrowing moment in history with clear, insightful prose. --Shelf Awareness on Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship Author InformationDeborah Heiligman has written many books for children, including Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers (the winner of the Printz Honor and the YALSA Nonfiction Award), Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith (National Book Award Finalist), and The Boy Who Loved Math. She lives with her family in New York City. deborahheiligman.com Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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