Book details
Spirit of the Titanic
Description
Fifteen-year-old Samuel Scott died while building the Titanic. As the ship sails to her doom, his ghost moves restlessly alongside the passengers and crew: Frederick Fleet: the young look-out who spotted the iceberg and who survived in a life-boat with (the unsinkable) Molly Brown; Howard Hartley Wallace: the heroic band-leader who played ragtime music as the freezing waters lapped at his feet; Harold Bride: the junior radio operator whose messages echoed on, long after the ship had disappeared to its icy grave …
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
123 pages
Why to read
- Historical Insight: 'Spirit of the Titanic' offers readers a unique perspective on the tragic sinking of the Titanic by weaving historical facts with a fictional narrative, providing an engaging way to learn about this significant event in history.
- Emotional Connection: Through the eyes of the ghost of a fifteen-year-old apprentice shipbuilder who perished during the Titanic's construction, readers can form an emotional connection to the story, making the historical events more relatable and impactful.
- Educational Value: The book is a great educational tool for young readers, as it introduces them to the concepts of class distinction, the grandeur of the Titanic, and the human stories behind the disaster, encouraging further exploration of the topic.
- Engaging Storytelling: Nicola Pierce's storytelling ability brings the Titanic and its passengers to life, combining supernatural elements with vivid historical details, which keeps readers engaged and eager to turn the page.