Plot Summary

Voyage on the Great Titanic

Ellen Emerson White

Voyage on the Great Titanic

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998

Book Brief

Ellen Emerson White

Voyage on the Great Titanic

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 1910s

First Publication Year

1998

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Voyage on the Great Titanic by Ellen Emerson White details a young girl's journey aboard the ill-fated ship in 1912. Through a series of diary entries, the person documents their experiences, observations, and interactions with fellow passengers, offering insight into life on the Titanic and its historical significance.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Bittersweet

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

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Ellen Emerson White's Voyage on the Great Titanic earns praise for its engaging prose and immersive historical detail, effectively capturing the Titanic's allure and tragedy. Readers appreciate the strong character development of the protagonist. However, some criticize its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it offers a compelling YA historical fiction experience.

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Who Should Read Voyage on the Great Titanic?

Fans of historical fiction and young adult narratives will enjoy Voyage on the Great Titanic by Ellen Emerson White. Similar to Dear America series books, it’s perfect for readers drawn to personal stories set against pivotal events, like those in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 1910s

First Publication Year

1998

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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