The Unresolved

The Unresolved

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Mallory Meer, a 15-year-old victim of the "General Slocum" steamship disaster, haunts those responsible for the tragedy, determined to see that justice is served.
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published August 17th 2006 by Dutton Juvenile
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Bazile
Jun 17, 2007 Bazile rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone who likes historical fiction
This book challanged my expectations of young adult fiction. I read this book because it was assigned it to youth reading club that I moderate and I must say I was happily surprised at how well written it was. The story was engrossing, the characters well defined and I didn't feel as if I had wandered into a pint sized version of a soap opera.

The story revolves around an actual event, the fire and sinking of the General Slocum steamship in 1904 which until 9/11 was the worst loss of life in NYC....more
Ben W.
A vivid look at immigrant life in NYC as it is struck with tragedy -- the sinking of the General Slocum steamship in the East River, NYC, in 1904. More than a thousand mostly German immigrants lost their lives. It was the worst disaster in NYC history until 9/11. The heroine dies in the first chapter, and we watch as the ship burns and founders. She comes back as a spirit to ensure that justice is done, and those responsible for the tragedy punished. Beautifully written and haunting. I highly re...more
Annie
Jul 01, 2007 Annie rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: folks interested in inquests, motives and burning boats
You start this book thinking that you know the end before you get there because it's clear the narrator is dead. But then she dies right in the beginning of the book and you spend the rest of your time following her and the other still live characters around as she tries to get justice meted out for the burning of the boat she was on with over a thousand others, many of whom also perished. It is an excellent thing to be able to write a compelling book that holds you until the climax, guides you...more
Linda Lipko
The Unresolved by T.K. Welsh

The Washington Post rated this as one of the top ten Young Adult books. In addition, many other awards were given, included the Horn Book’s list of recommended American historical fiction. It is also one of the few books selected by the American Library Association as a best book for young adults.

Highly recommended, I can certainly understand the accolades.

Prior to 9/11/2001, the June 15, 1904 horrific fire aboard the steamship The General Slocum was the worst disaste...more
Penny Linsenmayer
While it was an interesting piece of historical fiction, I thought it might have been a stronger story written from the perspective of one of the survivors. Although the perspective of one of the victims adds to the mystery angle (it becomes clear that Mallory's ghost cannot rest until her boyfriend is cleared of guilt in the incident), I didn't think Mallory had a very engaging voice. It was a quick read, and it brings to life a historical incident which will be unfamiliar to many readers (it w...more
Ania
First innocent kiss, first love and a tragic death… Mallory, 15, is the ghost girl making sure that justice and honesty win when her “boyfriend” gets accused of starting the fire on a passenger ship. The book, The Unresolved, is based on true events and this makes it very appealing to the young audience and also to teachers: history, forensics and justice system are only some of the subject headings for this story. The characters of living people are believable and the story has a happy end, mor...more
Hilary
I had not heard of this tragedy prior to picking up this novel. Author does good job of bringing the period in focus -- particularly in portraying social behavior of the period.
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
I grabbed this one because I read Edward T. O'Donnell's Ship Ablaze: the Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum a few years ago. This novel is told from the point of view of a teenage girl, Mallory, who died aboard the ship and whose ghost is seeking closure (revenge? resolution?). I really liked the author's description of how Mallory can, as a ghost, travel anywhere, be inside people, appear to people, and know the past and future. I wasn't happy with the ending, though. I won't spoil it here...more
Soapykitty
Great book,I had never even heard about this accident before I read this.I just wish we could have red more about Mallary when she was alive.
Angela Sellers
I really don't believe in the whole unresolved spirit thing, but it was a good story anyways.
Alexa
Really good book, its short but you have to take awhile to read it and understand it.
Rosanna Lang
haunting book, very sad.
Emma
Intriguing. I liked it.
Jenny D
In 1904 steamship General Slocum burned and sank off Manhatten killing over 1,000 people – mostly German immigrants out for a Sunday School outing. (I grew up on L.I. and had never heard of this incident). Narrated by the ghost of Malory – 15 years old when dies on board – Did her young lover set the fire? Will those responsible for the tragedy be punished? Gripping story – read in a single sitting. (Elaine did not like as much)
Regi
I don’t like ghost stories in particular, but I did enjoy this one. It was dark in a few places and very sad.

My favorite quote, “Not that I was selfish, mind you; just self-preoccupied.”
Becky
Quick, easy to read historical fiction, but lacks a satisfying resolution. Reminded me of Lovely Bones but with a much simpler story line.
Stephanie G.
Very good historical fiction with a tie-in to today's world that makes it germane.
Thia
ghost love story
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May 17, 2013 Ann Johnson marked it as to-read
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New Edition of THE UNRESOLVED 1 3 Jun 23, 2010 08:40am  
The Unresolved (Kindle Edition)
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T.K. WELSH is the pen name used by J.G. Sandom when he first released his YA work. THE UNRESOLVED and RESURRECTION MEN have since been re-released in newer editions under the author's birth name -- J.G. Sandom.

THE UNRESOLVED
Published by FANGLESS FABLES PRESS
Philadelphia
ISBN: 1453639705
EAN-13: 978-1-453-63970-2
June 2010
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