Penny and the Tragic Voyage

Written by Julie Gilbert · Illustrated by Soia Di Chiara Manetti

Part of the Girls Survive series

A torpedo strikes the Lusitania. Can Penny survive the chaos and find her loved ones?

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112 pages· 13,048 words· Est. 2 hour read· 550L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1915, young Penny boards the RMS Lusitania with her brother, Charles. As war looms, she befriends the daring Mary, finding her voice amidst whispers of danger. But when a torpedo hits, chaos ensues. Separated from her brother and friend, Penny must summon courage to navigate the sinking ship and an uncertain future. Will she reunite with her loved ones, or will the sea claim them all? Dive into this gripping tale of survival and bravery during one of history's most tragic maritime disasters.

From the publisher

It is 1915, and twelve-year-old Penny and her brother Charles are embarking on a trip to England aboard the RMS Lusitania. But war is brewing overseas, and there are rumors that Germany will torpedo any ship that comes into the area–even a ship full of civilian passengers. Shy and nervous Penny is worried, but those worries fade when she makes her first real friend, a bold girl named Mary. With Mary, Penny begins to find her voice for the first time. Then, as they approach Ireland, their worst fear comes true: The Lusitania is struck by a torpedo. In the chaos of a sinking ship, Penny becomes separated from Charles and Mary, and she must gather all her courage to stay alive and face an uncertain future. This fast-paced Girls Survive historical fiction–with nonfiction backmatter, including an author’s note, discussion questions, and more–will captivate readers as they learn the devastating story of the sinking of the Lusitania.

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