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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781627795548
- Book Title
- Torpedoed : the True Story of the World War II Sinking of the Children's Ship
- Publisher
- Holt & Company, Henry
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- History / Military & Wars, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Biography & Autobiography / General, People & Places / Europe
- Item Weight
- 21.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
1627795545
ISBN-13
9781627795548
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22038453971
Product Key Features
Book Title
Torpedoed : the True Story of the World War II Sinking of the Children's Ship
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
History / Military & Wars, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Biography & Autobiography / General, People & Places / Europe
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.9 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-002536
Reviews
"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", "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" "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", "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", YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist "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", YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist Hornbook Fanfare selection "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", YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist "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" "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", "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" "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", YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist Golden Kite Award winner Hornbook Fanfare selection Kirkus 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", "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" "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" "riveting 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", "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" "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", "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" "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"
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
940.54293
Synopsis
From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed , a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares , which was evacuating children from England during WWII. 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, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. This title has Common Core connections., From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed , a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares , which was evacuating children from England during WWII. 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, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story.
LC Classification Number
D772.C46H45 2018
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