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Titanic [Hardcover]

Jim Pipe

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Sep 13 2007

A meticulously reconstructed adventure of a legendary journey.

The doomed maiden voyage of the Titanic nearly a hundred years ago affected all levels of society.

Titanic is a large-format, fully illustrated, hands-on expedition through the ship itself. It tells the story of the sailing experience and the tragic end. The text is written from the viewpoint of a journalist narrator on board for the maiden voyage.

Throughout the book, this story comes to life with precise reproductions of printed items from the period, such as:

  • Tickets
  • Postcards
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Telegrams
  • Official technical data
  • Envelopes and letters
  • Certificate of seaworthiness
    ... and more.

The narrator journalist visits every area of the ship, describing little-known facts and revealing details often missed. For example, not everyone knows that the Titanic's fourth funnel was only a hollow fake intended solely to make the ship look bigger and appear faster.

The journalist's tour leads to the bridge just when disaster strikes. Then the tone changes from simple wonder to growing horror. The narrator's imaginary account is combined with actual eyewitness accounts of the sinking, including those by surviving children. The aftermath of the tragedy that took 1,500 lives is covered and includes the reports and inquiries of the official investigation.

Titanic is a richly detailed and dramatic interactive experience for readers of all ages.


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The book offers many interesting facts about the ship, the people who were sailing on it, the sinking and the rescue efforts... The text in the book is quite accessible for the elementary student and yet will appeal to an older audience as well... I would recommend this book for use in school and public libraries as well as in personal collections. (Victoria Pennell Resource Links 2007)

The various illustrations and facts are brought together by an interesting and lively text.... This is a well-designed book with an interesting story, many facts and great illustrations. (Richard Chase, Lethbridge Children's Literacy Roun The Lethbridge Herald 2007)

Titanic by Jim Pipe has the premise that a journalist if aboard to record the first voyage, making it very informative about all aspects of the ship. (Frank Lipsius Metrokids Delaware (Philadelphia) 2007)

The story is told in this beautifully designed and illustrated new book guaranteed to fascinatre young readers -- and their parents too. (Carole Ohlin Home and School News )

Packed with reproductions of tickets, menus, telegrams and more, Titanic is a treat for those fascinated by the doomed vessel. (Jonathan P. Kuehlein Metro (Toronto) 2007)

Brings the intrigue of the ship's doomed voyage to life.... Guests and older children love it, too... an entertaining alternative to cards and board games. (Janet Groene Family Motor Coaching 2007)

A big, beautiful book ... The saga becomes real with weather reports, the accounts of the wreck, and newspaper articles of the day. (Annie Boulanger Burnaby Now 2007)

Written as a first-person account by a fictitious travel writer, this Titanic gives readers a real sense of what it was like on the ship. (Deborah Wiles The Chronicle Herald (Halifax) 2007)

[Titanic] is information-rich but entirely digestible. Perhaps the highest praise I have to give is sthat I got a real sense of being on the ship, caught up in all of the excitement and opulence of the mainden voyage. Yet, before long, I also caught a sense of the drama and tragedy that soon unfolded. This is an engaging read and, while there are now many books about the Titanic, this will be a worthwhile addition to a family's Titanic collection. (Gregory Bryan Canadian Materials 2007)

Titanic is a fascinating read.... Written in the first person, it details, to the minute, life onboard ship, from its departure to its last moments. Keeps the memories of that fateful event alive with incredible detail... An engrossing and revealing read.

The ultimate book for kids into the Titanic story. This book tells the true tale bout this huge passenger ship that wasn't supposed to sink -- but did. For readers 8 and up. (Pippa Wysong The Toronto Star (Metro Edition) 2008)

About the Author

Jim Pipe has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin, Ireland.


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The Titanic and her two sister ships the Olympic and Britannic were the brainchild of William J. Pirrie, owner of Harland & Wolff the famous shipyards in Belfast, and J. Bruce Ismay, chairman of shipping company the White Star Line. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent balance of narrative and information Jun 2 2008
By Jon D. Lamkins - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is told from the point of view of a reporter on board the Titanic's maiden voyage and his notes that were (supposedly) going to be published after the ship docked in New York. So in addition to presenting information about the ship, it's voyage, and it's demise, you also get a (fictional) first person narrative about the voyage.

One item to note: This book contains a number of smaller pieces of paper contained within pockets in the book. I'd recommend this book for older children that will be able to keep these pieces with the book, lest they get lost.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Kids Love It! July 2 2011
By Jillith - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a big book and has great information without being overwhelming. The book has great features like a "Sea Life Guide" and a menu that can be pulled out, and a newspaper clipping from the Titanic's sinking, among other things. It's a very interactive book. All my kids really enjoy it. I thought it was especially nice because it was a good price. I highly recommend this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Titanic Nov 2 2010
By Michele Smith - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
The entire family can enjoy this book!!! My youngest son loves the interactive parts of the books the flips and the objects that can removed and replaced. It also has great interesting information for any age. A must own for someone who loves history, especially the history of the Titanic.

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