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‘A cracking narrative’ Observer

‘A gem … Just the ticket for readers of 7+’ The Times

‘It isn’t just Morpurgo’s mastery of storytelling and Foreman’s knack with elegant detail that children lap up: it’s the way they click together like a toy … Unlike the doomed liner, the action never flounders … A beguiling story … Both Michaels offer readers a trip as long and eventful as that of their hero, Johnny Trott’ Independent

‘An emotional and compelling read bringing the story of the Titanic vividly to life … Wonderful’ LoveReading4Kids

‘Morpurgo is the king of storytelling and this one won’t disappoint’ Newsround

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK’s best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children’s Laureate and he has won the Children’s Book Award, the Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.

Michael Foreman is one of the world’s best-loved children’s book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children’s authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.