Books about the Titanic have always been popular in my school libraries. And as 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic a new crop of books are being published. Steve Brezenoff, author of Brooklyn Burning for YA's and The Field Trip Mysteries series for elementary schoolers has penned a new series for elementary set. Entitled Return to Titanic, Time Voyage is the first book in this series and thanks to Capstone via Netgalley I was able to read an arc of this first title.
Tucker and his best friend Maya are spending spring break helping Tucker's mom sort through items from the Titanic for a museum exhibit. While handling a boarding pass for passage on the ship they are transported back in time to the day before the voyage begins. Befriending a boy their age named Liam, set to sail on the doomed ship, they attempt to prevent him and his family from embarking.
Brezenoff has written a page turning adventure that is sure to appeal to youngsters. The chapters are short with cliffhanging endings. Each chapter begins with a map showing where the kids are (2012 or 1912) and some other illustrations. Readers will also enjoy the back matter and will be begging for the next 3 books as soon as they are done with this one. Recommended for those interested in the Titanic, fans of time travel and adventure stories grades 2 (strong readers) and up.
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