Bale, K., & Bale, K. A. (1998). Survival! titanic. New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks.


Have you ever wondered what it was like to be on the Titanic? Of course, knowing the outcome for many passengers you probably wouldn't really wish to be one of them. However, many people of that time were thrilled to board the "unsinkable" ship. It was a massive, magnificent ship that was so large it was unable to dock close to shore. In this book, Gavin Reilly and Karolina Green are two of the passengers aboard. Gavin is on his way to New York to live with his brother. He isn't a ticket holder, he agreed to work his way across the ocean in the kitchen. Karolina has lost both of her parents in an accident and is moving to America with her Aunt Rose. Both, Karolina and Gavin are third class passengers, but enjoy walking on upper decks after everyone has settled in for the night. Gavin's fear of the black ocean keeps him from wandering too far close to the railing, but when he finds friendship with Karolina, his fear isn't as profound. One night while walking on the upper deck, the pair find themselves scared for their lives. They see an enormous iceberg too close to the ship and feel a rumbling under their feet. After the hit a strange silence falls over the ship. The engines have stopped and there are whispers of panic among the stewards. The two part ways, but promise to meet up once they gather their belongings. Will they ever see each other again? Will Karolina save her Aunt Rose and herself? Is Gavin going to survive? Read Survival! Titanic for a thrilling adventure aboard the "unsinkable" ship!