From the Publisher
Praise for Gordon Korman's Titanic series:
"Though best known and loved for his humorous books, Korman has proven here, as he has with the other adventure series he's penned, that he is far from a one-trick pony." — Quill & Quire
"[Korman] knows how to spin a lively and engaging tale. Hanging it on an already fascinating, albeit tragic, slice of history means it wins on all levels: a thrilling account of a heart-stopping disaster, and a set of fictional characters seamlessly intertwined with real life." — The Montreal Gazette
"Korman manages to tell the story of the Titanic smoothly while also introducing other elements of the early twentieth century...Altogether an enjoyable read that makes this tragic story come alive with personal narratives." — Resource Links
"Highly Recommended" — Canadian Review of Materials
School Library Journal
Gr 5–8—Circumstances bring four youths from different backgrounds together on the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic in the first title in a trilogy by Gordon Korman (Scholastic, 2011). Paddy is a stowaway, on the run from gangsters in Belfast. Sophie is the beleaguered daughter of a prominent American suffragette. Alfie has lied about his age in order to secure a job as a steward on the same ship where his father works. Juliana is on a business trip with her father, an eccentric English aristocrat with a gambling problem. The lives of the four become embroiled in adventure and mystery as the great ship embarks on its ill-fated voyage across the Atlantic. Michael Page delivers a strong performance, deftly shifting between characters, and giving each a unique voice by altering accent, pacing, and tone. From Paddy's Irish brogue to Sophie's American accent to Juliana's aristocratic tone and Alfie's working class voice, Page brings the characters to life. Listeners will eagerly await the next installment of this fast-paced story.—Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, IL
AUGUST 2011 - AudioFile
For those avid listeners who can never take enough voyages on the ill-fated TITANIC, Michael Page’s dramatic narration will not disappoint. In Irish, English, and American accents, Page begins the first book in Korman’s trilogy by introducing four teens whose fates become intertwined aboard ship. Page’s authoritative tone is well matched to the factual material Korman has deftly inserted into this adventure story. Page emphasizes the inevitability of the TITANIC’s fate with crisp speech and a reading pace that is thrillingly deliberate in places. His voice drives listeners forward as inescapably as the TITANIC’s course. The rest of the trilogy can’t come too soon to satisfy listener curiosity about UNSINKABLE's cliff-hanging ending. C.A. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine
