×


 x 

Shopping cart

Categories

Vincent McDonnell - Titanic Tragedy - 9781905172412 - V9781905172412
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.

Titanic Tragedy

€ 8.04
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Titanic Tragedy Paperback. The Titanic sunk on a cold April night in 1912 and its sinking is the most famous sea tragedy. Why was the ship built and what were the dreams of those who built her? This book traces the voyage from Europe, the collision with the iceberg, and the sinking - focusing on the heroism, bravery or cowardice of both passengers and crew. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJC; 5AH; YNH; YNM. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 207 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.

The sinking of the Titanic is the world’s most famous sea tragedy, with over 1,500 lives lost on that cold April night in 1912. The ship has since held a special mystery and fascination for young and old. This new account for children looks at why the ship was built and the dreams of those who built her. The story follows Titanic on her voyage from Europe towards the USA, and describes the collision with the iceberg and her dramatic sinking. It focuses on the people involved – the passengers and crew, survivors and doomed – and shows how some ... Read more

Show Less

Product Details

Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
221 g
Number of Pages
156
Place of Publication
, Ireland
ISBN
9781905172412
SKU
V9781905172412
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 3 to 5 working days
Ref
99-99

About Vincent McDonnell
Vincent McDonnell is from County Mayo and now lives near Newmarket, County Cork. In 1989 he won the GPA First Fiction Award, after being recommended by Graham Greene, and has published seven novels for children. Many of his short stories have been published and he has won numerous prizes. He has been writer in residence at a variety of locations ... Read more

Reviews for Titanic Tragedy
'Thoughtfully collected and put together in a style that children will find easily accessible'
Evening Echo
'A gripping read'
Bookfest, Children's Books Ireland
'Told with escalating drama that, in spite of the well-known tragic end, is a nail-biting read [...] a fascinating read for adults too'
Irish Examiner
'A wealth of interesting nuggets of ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Titanic Tragedy


Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!