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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (special edition)
Series: I Survived
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A stunning special edition of the first book in Lauren Tarshis's action-packed New York Times bestselling I Survived series, featuring 80 pages of all-new, full-colour bonus content! This special edition paperback features a new letter from the author and 80 pages of full-colour bonus...
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Description
A stunning special edition of
the first book in Lauren Tarshis's action-packed New York Times bestselling I Survived series, featuring
80 pages of all-new, full-colour bonus content!
This special edition paperback features a new letter from the
author and 80 pages of full-colour bonus content, including the real-life
story of a kid who survived the sinking; historical photos
of the ship and passengers; the story of the cutthroat race to
find the Titanic wreckage;
and information about the 2023 OceanGate disaster. Perfect
for readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!
George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive – he and his
little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever
built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible
boat, even if it gets him into trouble.
But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes
the entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking.
George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survive
this nightmare?
Ideal for readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!
Contains historical pictures of the ship as well as information
about the 2023 OceanGate disaster.
Thrilling tale of a kid who survived the terrible sinking of
the titanic.
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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (special edition)
A stunning special edition of the first book in Lauren Tarshis's action-packed New York Times bestselling I Survived series, featuring 80 pages of all-new, full-colour bonus content! This special edition paperback features a new letter from the author and 80 pages of full-colour bonus content, including the real-life story of a kid who survived the sinking; historical photos...Paperback$3700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781546150114
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Scott Dawson
Audience: Primary and secondary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
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