Torpedoed!

Torpedoed!
Torpedoed!

Torpedoed!

A World War II Story of a Sinking Passenger Ship and Two Children's Survival at Sea
By Cheryl Mullenbach

JUVENILE NONFICTION

176 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Cloth, Mobipocket, EPUB, PDF, Trade Paper

Cloth, $17.99 (US $17.99) (CA $23.99)

ISBN 9781613738245

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Sep 2017)

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Overview

A gripping story of survival against the backdrop of World War II.

Torpedoed! tells the harrowing tale of Florence and Russell, two children caught aboard the SS Athenia when it's torpedoed in the Atlantic. Through firsthand accounts and historical context, Cheryl Mullenbach vividly recreates the chaos and fear of that fateful day.

This gripping narrative is perfect for young readers interested in:

  • Courageous survival stories
  • Learning about World War II
  • Understanding historical events through a child's eyes
Discover the untold story of the Athenia and the resilience of its passengers as they face unimaginable odds. Will Florence and Russell make it home?

Reviews

“A gripping tale of disaster at sea.” —Laura Woollett, author of Big Top Burning: The True Story of an Arsonist, a Missing Girl, and the Greatest Show on Earth


“An engaging, sometimes-harrowing account of the first casualty in what became known as the Battle of the Atlantic.” —Kirkus Reviews


"Mullenbach’s descriptions of the torpedo strike and subsequent rescue efforts, laced with survivors’ first-person accounts, are immediate and chilling.” —Publishers Weekly


"Loaded with personal details and stories, this true-life survival tale will increase interest in the Second World War."—School Library Journal


“both a gripping adventure story and a rich resource for history buffs.”—Learning magazine

Author Biography

Cheryl Mullenbach is the award-winning author of Double Victory, The Great Depression for Kids, The Industrial Revolution for Kids, and Women in Blue. She is a former history teacher, librarian, public television project manager, and social studies consultant. She lives in Panora, Iowa.