Barbara Williams
Titanic Crossing
| Background
on the Author: Barbara Williams was born Janurary 1,1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is best known for writing stories based on children and their relationships with their families. She has written over 40 books for children in the primary through middle school levels. Some of her more well known books include: Beheaded, Survived- winner of the Utah Arts Council's 1986 Publication Prize, Albert's Toothache-awarded by the American Library Association in 1975, Chester's Thanksgiving-received the Christopher award in 1979, and Titanic Crossing-finalist at the Nikelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 1999. Mitizi and the Terrible Tyrannosaurus Rex, published in 1982, became the first book in a series of four about Mitzi's adventures. Other books in this series were entitled: Mitizi's Homeymoon with Nana Potts (1983), Mitzi and Fredrick the Great (1984), and Mitzi and the Elephants (1985). 
Albert Trask, a thirteen year old boy, is traveling back to America, with his mother, uncle and sister on the Great- Titanic! The ship seems to be doomed from the start when it almost collides with another ship just as it is leaving the dock. Albert doesn't fear. He knows that the ship is "unsinkable." But when the ship hits an iceberg, chaos ensues, leaving Albert to make grown up decisions about how to get his sister safely to a life boat.Will Albert make the right decisions to save his sister? Will he save himsef? Intrigued?? You'll have to read the book to find out more....
A Reader's Opinion: I absolutely loved this book!!! If you are someone who is interested in history, or about the voyage of the Titanic, this book is for you. This story does a wonderful job of mixing facts with fiction. What drew me into the story was the realness of the characters. I could feel excitment and the anxiousness of the characters when the ship hit the iceberg. The author really gave her characters feelings that I could relate to. It's an emotional roller coaster ride. Hold on to your seats, and let the adventure begin! |
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Titanic Background Information
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A Sneak Peak at the Author
Titanic Crossing Synopsis
Other Books To Enjoy by Barbara Williams
Some more books to enjoy by Barbara Williams
ISBN numbers for Williams books
List of other books on Survival! If you like Titanic Crossing, you're sure to love these!
Other Books with the Theme of Survival
Book Reviews
Children Review Titanic Crossing
More Children Reviews of this Book
Even More Reviews
Looking for more information on the Titanic? Try these websites:
Titanic Background Information
3D Titanic
Movie clip of Titanic's hull
This page was created on November
26, 2002.
Graphics used from Discovery Schools Clip Art
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