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Torpedoed : the true story of the World War II sinking of "The Children's Ship" / Deborah Heiligman.
"A true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627795548
- ISBN: 1627795545
- Physical Description: xi, 292 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, [2019]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The noise of war -- Sailing to safety -- A floating palace -- Desserts and drills -- Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye -- Secrets at sea -- U-boat 48 -- September 17, 1940, the North Atlantic Ocean -- It's only a torpedo -- Fate's hand -- The middle of the Atlantic -- The lounge -- A long green tunnel -- Ships cry -- The longest night -- Break of day -- Utmost dispatch -- The hurricane -- Phoenixes -- "In spite of all the precautions" -- Lifeboat 12 -- I spy nothing -- Perils at sea -- British heroes don't snivel -- Hope is a fine feather of smoke -- Darkest hours -- Illusions, delusions, more nightmares -- And on the eighth day -- A watery grave -- Epilogue. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 10-14. |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Juvenile works. Personal narratives > British. Personal narratives. Creative nonfiction. Informational works. |
Available copies
- 35 of 36 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Alexander Hamilton Memorial System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 36 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | YA 940.54 HEI (Text) | 37268003060100 | AHMFL YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
