Kitty Hawk and the Tragedy of the RMS Titanic: Book Four of the Kitty Hawk Flying Detective Agency Series

Iain Reading lets us take flight again with Kitty Hawk as she journeys around the world on the airstreams of Amelia Earhart’s flight. This time Kitty’s adventures take her from the freedom of flight in contemporary times to the floor of the ocean of the early twentieth century on the night the Titanic sank, taking so many souls to their dark and watery graves. Come along as Kitty delves into the stories and history of the Titanic, trying to sift fact from fiction and villains from heroes. Kitty’s latest mystery and adventure find her in Ireland, where she and a handsome young man follow a trail of family secrets that lead from Dublin to London, then back in time to the decks of the failing Titanic, the temples of ancient Egypt and the streets that were tainted by the infamous Jack the Ripper. What ties these places, eras and events together? Only by breaking the code will a family treasure be found. Will it be of great worth monetarily or will it bring priceless closure to the descendants of a man long departed this world? Kitty Hawk and the Tragedy of the RMS Titanic is another thrilling leg of a journey few of us could even dream of. Perfectly paced and geared to the magical imaginations of younger readers, this is a brilliant addition to Kitty Hawk’s world, opening young minds to true history, blending with the fiction that brings it all to life. Author Iain Reading whets the appetites of his readers, and who knows, another great historian may come to be, thanks to this tales! Kitty has become more realistic, more fleshed out and just maybe more mature without becoming out of reach to younger readers. The descriptions are amazing, the touches of humor, delightful and the writing superb! Highly recommended reading and a perfect gift for any young adventurer! I received this copy from Iain Reading in exchange for my honest review.

Kitty finds herself in Dublin promoting Wasabi Willy’s, her new sponsors. While there she meets Andrew, whose great uncle was a First Officer William McMaster Murdoch on the Titanic. Andrew wants Kitty to clear his families name about William’s involvement in the sinking of the Titanic. All Kitty has to go on is a code on newspaper clipping and postcard. Kitty goes to London in search of the mysterious sender of the postcard. There she visits the British Museum for information on hieroglyphics. While in London Kitty also tours Abbey Road and on a Jack the Ripper Tour. Just when you think there is not any thing else that you can learn about the sinking of the Titanic along come Iain Reading. I love how Kitty gets involves in this story. She is off trying to clear the name of the First Officer that is partially blamed for the sinking of the Titanic for his family. Then she is off to find the sender of a mysterious code. She travels all over London then back to Dublin. I love all the information on the Titanic and all the different locations that she goes. It’s so easy to get wrapped in her adventures. This is a great series for teens, young adults, and adults. There is some question about the Jack the Ripper section. Personally I had no problem with it but you may want to read the book before giving it to younger kids. This is one series that I think should be added to your shelves. There is a lot of action and adventure and lots of information for those that want to research more. It’s definitely the new Nancy Drew. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.