 | Penny and the tragic voyage : a Lusitania survival story (Girls Survive) Author: Gilbert, Julie | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
In 1915, twelve-year-old Penny travels with her brother Charles on the RMS Lusitania and befriends a bold girl named Mary, but when the ship is torpedoed, Penny must summon all her strength to survive.
| Illustrator: | Manetti, Soia Di Chiara |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 3–5—With stories spanning centuries and set all over the globe, this expansive series features young girls surviving historical disasters and tragedies. In this latest set, readers meet Penny, a timid girl traveling aboard the Lusitania; and Faye, a young Ojibwe girl whose family is lured away from their ancestral land by the U.S. government. Simple, short chapters and emotionally compelling illustrations capture the girls' distress but also their bravery and substantial character growth as they navigate harrowing circumstances. The series' inclusion of many diverse perspectives and lesser-known historical events sets these apart from other action/adventure survival series. Faye's story features a historical event that many young readers may not know about. Authors' notes at the end include historical timelines, glossaries, and discussion questions. VERDICT A welcome addition to any elementary or middle school library, particularly for those looking to diversify survival story offerings. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
