Torpedoed
The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
$39.72
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2023
Summary
Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB.
In September 1940, the passenger liner SS City of Benares set out in a convoy of nineteen ships sailing for Canada. On board were ninety CORB children, chaperones, and crew, along with paying passengers. When the warships escorting …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250865779 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250865778 |
| Author: | Deborah Heiligman |
| Publisher: | Palgrave USA |
| Imprint: | Square Fish |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 505g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 154mm x 21mm |
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YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalistGolden Kite Award winnerHornbook Fanfare selectionKirkus 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”
About The Author
Deborah Heiligman
Deborah 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.
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