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Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, R.M.S. Titanic, 1912 (Dear America)
Written from the point of view of a young passenger aboard the ill-fated Titanic, this title combines an award-winning series with the "disaster of the century".
Hardcover, 197 pages
Published
September 1998
by Scholastic
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Of the Titanic story, I always find it most difficult to get through reading or hearing about the crew who sacrificed their lives. What amazes me most is that the band selflessly played through the entire ordeal without rushing to the lifeboats and trying to save themselves. If there was one thing I could do with my musical career, it would be to play in a time like that to try to keep a panicky audience calm...The cooks, the stewards, the entrie crew and of course the captain went down with the...more
This was a pretty good book. The beginning of the book was a little bit boring, but the end got really good. Margaret is a poor girl that is assisting a VERY wealthy woman, so the women takes her on the ship, the Titanic, with her. Margaret feels very fortunate to be on such an amazing ship. I liked the ending, but it was also really sad because she described the whole event of the ship sinking. It made me kind of depressed!! You could just imagine how she felt and how bad the survivors guilt wa...more
‘Titanic, My Story’, written by Ellen Emerson White, is a wonderfully written story suitable for children of 9+ years. It is a vividly imagined account of life on the Titanic by a young girl. This book would be great to read as part of lessons focusing on the Titanic disaster on its 100 year anniversary. Written in diary form, it allows children to experience through the eyes of another child what happened in what remains one of the biggest maritime disasters of all time. This story rings so his...more
About being on the titanic & the great disaster of its sinking and the great display of courage within the crew and passengers on the ship.. And many more things about living in that time, where there was a very distinct, significant social classing..You were either First Class.(very rich & famous) 2nd Class (Normal society) or 3rd Class( street beggers, immigrants,workers..) and also gave me a very deep insight into being on the Titanic & what it was like & the great tragedy of...more
Who isn’t attracted to a tale of the infamous tragedy of the Titanic? I love, love, love this book! The historical details are fantastic; the main character, Margaret, is very real (literally, the story is based off of an account of an actual Titanic passenger) and likeable; the storyline is engaging and a great adventure; there’s a boy and a kiss (or two); and the ending is (relatively) happy, which is rare for a Titanic account.
This novel is fantastic for a wide spectrum of readers. The main c...more
This novel is fantastic for a wide spectrum of readers. The main c...more
Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, RMS Titanic, 1912 by Ellen Emerson White
Interest level: Grades 6-8
Guided reading: T
Lexile Level: 1010
Main Characters: Margaret, Mrs. Carstairs, Robert
Setting: RMS Titanic, 1912
POV: Margaret Ann
Summary: This book follows the life of Margaret Ann Brady, an orphan living in an orphanage in Europe. Margaret has an older brother who lives in the United States and decides to jump at the opportunity of going to move with him when a wealthy w...more
Interest level: Grades 6-8
Guided reading: T
Lexile Level: 1010
Main Characters: Margaret, Mrs. Carstairs, Robert
Setting: RMS Titanic, 1912
POV: Margaret Ann
Summary: This book follows the life of Margaret Ann Brady, an orphan living in an orphanage in Europe. Margaret has an older brother who lives in the United States and decides to jump at the opportunity of going to move with him when a wealthy w...more
A Girl by the name of Margaret Ann is a child at an orphanage. She was left there because both her mother and father had died and his brother william was in charge of her. When this task was difficult for him he decided to take her to an orphanage while he seeks a better life in the U.S he promised that as soon as he was able to get enough money, he would send out for his little sister. Well one of the sisters at the Orphanage gave her a surprise when a lady by the name Mrs.Carstairs offered a j...more
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The story of the Titanic has been told in many ways, from many perspectives. Yet, no matter how many times I hear the testimony of a survivor, their stories of love, and loss, I can't help but be pulled in by the haunting event. This book brought tears to my eyes, and made me feel for Margaret, because by the end of the book, I felt like I really knew her. For an author to create a character that makes yo...more
The story of the Titanic has been told in many ways, from many perspectives. Yet, no matter how many times I hear the testimony of a survivor, their stories of love, and loss, I can't help but be pulled in by the haunting event. This book brought tears to my eyes, and made me feel for Margaret, because by the end of the book, I felt like I really knew her. For an author to create a character that makes yo...more
My 9-year-old niece, Allison, is currently obsessed with the Titanic, so I picked this book up for her birthday. I thought I'd give it a quick read before I passed it along to her.
I can't say this this was the most engaging book I've ever read. Though the main character, Margaret, was well developed, I didn't necessarily feel like I got to know the other characters very well. That's not too shocking, though, for a book for this age group, and I doubt my niece will care. There was a lot of backgr...more
I can't say this this was the most engaging book I've ever read. Though the main character, Margaret, was well developed, I didn't necessarily feel like I got to know the other characters very well. That's not too shocking, though, for a book for this age group, and I doubt my niece will care. There was a lot of backgr...more
Although the Titanic's 100th anniversary has come and gone, it's a story that never grows old. As James Cameron's Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet entrances a new audience now viewing it in theaters in 3D and countless television specials and books continue to be released, the tragic tale of man's arrogance and nature's power still intrigues the public.
Margaret Ann Brady is an orphan living at St. Abernathy's Orphanage for Girls in Whitechapel, London, England. Her older broth...more
Margaret Ann Brady is an orphan living at St. Abernathy's Orphanage for Girls in Whitechapel, London, England. Her older broth...more
This has to be the best kid's book I've ever read, much less the best Dear America book!!
Margaret Ann Brady is an orphan in London, and by chance, she gets chosen to be the lady's maid for a wealthy American lady . . . and she gets to go to America, to meet up with her brother William. Not only that, she gets to travel on the most luxuorious, the one and only unsinkable ship - Titanic!!
Okay, so what if it was kind of predictable. It was one of the sweetest, most well-written books ever. Margaret...more
Margaret Ann Brady is an orphan in London, and by chance, she gets chosen to be the lady's maid for a wealthy American lady . . . and she gets to go to America, to meet up with her brother William. Not only that, she gets to travel on the most luxuorious, the one and only unsinkable ship - Titanic!!
Okay, so what if it was kind of predictable. It was one of the sweetest, most well-written books ever. Margaret...more
Voyage on the Great Titanic (R.M.S. Titanic) / 0-590-96273-6
"Voyage on the Great Titanic" is unusual for a Dear America installation for several reasons. The narrator is not an American, nor does the story originate there - instead, Margaret is a native of the British isles and is traveling to America as a companion to a wealthy patron, with the intent to settle in America permanently on arrival. The novel is shorter than most, and deals very linearly with the Titanic disaster. Although these bo...more
"Voyage on the Great Titanic" is unusual for a Dear America installation for several reasons. The narrator is not an American, nor does the story originate there - instead, Margaret is a native of the British isles and is traveling to America as a companion to a wealthy patron, with the intent to settle in America permanently on arrival. The novel is shorter than most, and deals very linearly with the Titanic disaster. Although these bo...more
Feb 01, 2011
Mary JL
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any fan of historical novels; great for YA readers
Recommended to Mary JL by:
I am familiar with this series.
Shelves:
young-adult-children
As a child, I loved reding history--sso I am now enjoying it still. It is true that the "Dear America" series is meant for a young adult audience; but imho, many YA books may be enjoyed by adults. (Anyway, I want to see what the kids are reading....)
Thirteen-year old Margaret Ann Brady, late of St. Abernathy's Orphanage, London, has had a stroke of luck. Mr. Frderick Carstairs has been held in London by business needs--so his wife hires Margaret as a paid companion.
So Margaret, who normally woul...more
Thirteen-year old Margaret Ann Brady, late of St. Abernathy's Orphanage, London, has had a stroke of luck. Mr. Frderick Carstairs has been held in London by business needs--so his wife hires Margaret as a paid companion.
So Margaret, who normally woul...more
It has been a long time since a read a teen novel. I am sorry to say I do not heartily agree with my fellow reviewers. I was bored with this book, the first few pages had promise,
It told of the short life of a little girl who lost her parents and only had a brother left who loved her enough to bring her to an orphanage when she became gravely ill.
Margaret Ann Brady was a sweet child, obedient and kind, but somewhat mischievous in a harmless way. She was chosen to accompany an American socialit...more
It told of the short life of a little girl who lost her parents and only had a brother left who loved her enough to bring her to an orphanage when she became gravely ill.
Margaret Ann Brady was a sweet child, obedient and kind, but somewhat mischievous in a harmless way. She was chosen to accompany an American socialit...more
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Apr 22, 2010
Rebecca
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
diaries
When Margaret Ann Brady was seven years old, her father died, and her mother died not long after. Eventually, her brother left her at an orphanage in London and immigrated to America, hoping to find a good job there so that he could later pay for Margaret’s passage to America and they could be reunited. When Margaret is thirteen, in the spring of 1912, she gets the opportunity to travel to America and join her brother in Boston, in a different way than expected. Mrs. Carstairs, a wealthy America...more
This is one of my favorite historical fiction books that I've read in the "Dear America" series for young adult readers. Margaret Ann Brady was only seven years old when her father is killed in an work accident. A year later, her mother dies from disease, leaving Margaret and her brother William orphans. William, who was only 13 years old, tried to take care of himself and his sister, but he finally has to leave her at an orphanage run by nuns. Margaret lives in the orphanage and goes to school...more
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In this tale of despair, orphan Margaret encounters luck--time and again--when she gets the chance to sail to America via the grand ship, Titanic. Of course, we as readers, know what happens in the end; so it's an attention-grabbing read when we are constantly wondering, "does Margaret survive?"
Stylistically, I have nothing to complain about. Naturally--at least for me (because I adore the film)--when we pick up something about the Titanic, we're bound to recall the 1997 film and imagine its ch...more
Stylistically, I have nothing to complain about. Naturally--at least for me (because I adore the film)--when we pick up something about the Titanic, we're bound to recall the 1997 film and imagine its ch...more
Apr 24, 2012
Megan Nebeker
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
young-adult-lit
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I remembered this as better than it was. Which is not to say that it's bad! It's a very well-researched depiction of a journey on the Titanic by a thirteen-year-old lady's companion who lives through the sinking. The description of the ship is dead on and conveys the luxury of first class very well, and the horror of the sinking is also very accurately conveyed, with bittersweet notes about the gallantry of the men who stayed behind.
I think my biggest problem with the book is that the sinking of...more
I think my biggest problem with the book is that the sinking of...more
This is truly an amazing book. I've always been fascinated with the Titanic, and I can't get over how many people died. This story is about an orphan English girl who gets hired to accompany a rich American lady on her journey to America, so she can reunite with her brother. As she takes her voyage, she befriends her rich friend and falls in love with their cabin stuart, then, disaster strikes. Margaret is finally beginning to enjoy her taste of the rich life, when the boat starts to sink. Being...more
Its one of the best books i have read in a long time. That is all i can say. Though if you have read it you might disagree with me. Everybody does generally know how the Great Titanic sank and what become of it- old news, how boring. Though this book is very interesting and different for it shares with you right from getting onto the ship until the awful wreck its had become. This is personal diary of a twelve year old girl who's there to keep a very upper class and wealthy lady company through...more
Voyage on the Great Titanic is part of the Dear America series of historical fiction intended for children in elementary school (P, I). I really wanted to like this book because the idea behind the series has such promise. An historical time period or event is retold through the personal diary of a young girl living during that time. Unfortunately, at least with this volume, I found much to dislike. One of the biggest problems is that the main character, 12 year old orphan Margaret Ann Brady, ha...more
it is a fictional tale but one that truly makes you think about the movie version that we have all seen. the sinking of the titanic is something that most of us have forgotten but this story about a real girl on the ship really gives a new perspective about what happened that fateful nite. a good kids book too. my mom got it for me a long time ago and i reread it and it was still amazing.
I chose this book for historical fiction. This book is about a young girl named Margaret who lives in an orphanage in London. Her only sibling is her brother William, who immigrated to America for a job. Her orphanage received a request for a traveling companion. Margaret's teacher thinks she would be the perfect person to go on this voyage with Mrs. Carstairs, on the Titanic. She thinks this is the perfect opportunity to be reunited with her brother who is in America. The trip to the states see...more
This is the diary of thirteen year old Margaret-Ann Bradey. She's an orphan and has been taken in by the nuns at the orphanage. But soon, she is asked to accompany an older women to travel to The United States. Margaret jumps at the opportunity, because she can go in first class. and live with her older brother in New York City. Suddenly, Mrs. Carstairs changes Margaret's life around from rags to riches. But then, the Titanic strikes an Iceberg, she runs to the boat deck, but before she goes, sh...more
A diary written by a fictional 13 year old orphaned English girl taken aboard the Titanic a a companion to a rich American woman. The set up seems a bit odd, and the writing is a bit stilted and formal, but it's an interesting book, dramatic of course because you know what's going to happen on the ship. Made more sad of course because that part is all true. I read this aloud to my 10 year old son. We both enjoyed it as bedtime reading. I learnt more about the Titanic than I had known before. How...more
Margaret Ann Brody is a 13 year old orphan in England. She waits patiently for her brother, who has traveled to America, to make enough money to send for her so that she might join him there.
Quite unexpectedly, an opportunity presents itself for Margaret to accompany the wealthy Mrs. Carstairs to America on the brand new R.M.S. Titanic. In return for the fare to travel, Margaret will be responsible to assist Mrs. Carstairs in all her affairs, including dressing and walking her dog Florence.
As...more
Quite unexpectedly, an opportunity presents itself for Margaret to accompany the wealthy Mrs. Carstairs to America on the brand new R.M.S. Titanic. In return for the fare to travel, Margaret will be responsible to assist Mrs. Carstairs in all her affairs, including dressing and walking her dog Florence.
As...more
A part of the Dear America series, this particular book focuses on the voyage of the Titanic. These books are a wonderful way for students to learn more about these specific times in American history. The writers' stories make past events come alive for the readers and help instill a greater appreciation for our predecessors. Also included at the back of each book is a historical note about the time period as well as reproductions of important documents and paintings during that era. The only do...more
I love this book, it is a fun suspenseful book that brings lots of questions to your head. This book is a slow pace masterpiece about a young orphan named Ann Jane Brady. She is a quick little loving girl that has been asked to become a assistant to a rich stern but nice woman. I love how the book is detailed so mater how hard you trie it is impossible not to see the ship in your mind wale reading this book. You can tell that the author dose her research because in the back of the book there are...more
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This talented writer attended Tufts University (and published her first book, "Friends for Life," while a senior there) and currently lives in New York City. Ms. White grew up in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Many of her fiction novels feature characters who reside in or around Boston and are fans of the Boston Red Sox (as is Ms. White). In addition to fiction novels, Ms. White has published several...more
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