S.O.S. (Titanic Series #3)

by Gordon Korman

Overview

From bestselling author Gordon Korman, the thrilling conclusion to the adventure aboard the unluckiest ship of all.The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable - the largest passenger steamship in the world, one of the biggest and most luxurious ships ever to operate.For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, the Titanic is full of mysteries - whether they're to be found in the opulent first-class cabins and promenade decks or the shadows in the underbelly of the ship. Secrets and plans are about to be revealed - only now disaster looms, and time is running out. The four of them need to find the truth, unmask the killer...and try not to go down with the ship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545388474
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Series:	Titanic Series , #3
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	483,454
File size:	211 KB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Gordon Korman's Titanic series:

"Though best known and loved for his humorous books, Korman has proven here, as he has with the other adventure series he's penned, that he is far from a one-trick pony." — Quill & Quire

"[Korman] knows how to spin a lively and engaging tale. Hanging it on an already fascinating, albeit tragic, slice of history means it wins on all levels: a thrilling account of a heart-stopping disaster, and a set of fictional characters seamlessly intertwined with real life." — The Montreal Gazette

"Korman manages to tell the story of the Titanic smoothly while also introducing other elements of the early twentieth century...Altogether an enjoyable read that makes this tragic story come alive with personal narratives." — Resource Links

"Highly Recommended" — Canadian Review of Materials

From the Publisher

Gr 4–7—These books follow the lives of four teens who become friends and help save one another aboard the sinking ship. Paddy Burns, 14, is a homeless runaway who mourns the death of his best friend. While Daniel was being brutally attacked, Paddy hid in a crate that was slowly lifted onto the Titanic. He had no way off the ship and became a stowaway. Alfie Huggins's mother just left him, so he lies about his age and applies for a steward position on the ship, where his father will be working as an engine stoker. Sophie Bronson is the daughter of a suffragist who turns every situation into a political rally. They have been kicked out of England and given a police escort to the vessel. Juliana Glamm is the daughter of the 17th Earl of Glamford. He has lost all of his family's money gambling and is going to sell his daughter to a wealthy Texas oil tycoon, unbeknownst to her. They are traveling to America to meet their soon-to-be in-laws. Korman mixes facts about the Titanic into this historical adventure. Readers will learn about the building of the ship, why it was supposed to be unsinkable, and the duties of the different crew members. The series focuses on Paddy, who is the best-developed character, and the difficulties of keeping him hidden. Still, readers will find something to relate to in the different relationships the other teens had with their parents. Because one book flows into the next, individual titles do not stand alone.—Erik Carlson, White Plains Public Library, NY

School Library Journal

The final installment of Gordon Korman’s TITANIC trilogy does not disappoint. Michael Page continues his animated, fast-paced narration by ramping up the tension and confusion of the TITANIC’s final few hours. The four teens who are thrown together in the first two books find themselves fighting for their lives and the lives of their fellow passengers, as the “unsinkable” luxury liner does just that. Page delivers on a multitude of levels—the nonchalance of the first-class passengers who refuse to believe the ship is going down, the lack of response from a nearby ship, and the incredulity of the crew of the eventual rescue ship. His vocals border on the frenetic as the inevitable becomes a reality, and life changes forever for Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie. E.A.B. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2012 - AudioFile