Since it sank on a cold April night in 1912 the Titanic has held a special
mystery and fascination. It is unlikely our infatuation with the ship will ever
fade. If anything, its allure will grow with time. It is the world s most
famous sea tragedy, in which over 1,500 lives were lost. So famous, in fact,
that master watchmakers Romain Jerome will create 2,012 limited edition watches
from 1.5kg of steel and coal verified by Harland & Wolff to be from the Titanic
herself. Price tags of between 5,700 and 128,000 prove that the myth of Titanic
is worth any price. Why was the ship built and what were the dreams of those
who built her? The story traces the voyage from Europe, the collision with the
iceberg, and the sinking, focusing on the heroism, bravery or cowardice of both
passengers and crew. The rescue efforts and aftermath of the tragedy, and the
finding of the wreck in the 1980s, are also included. The book paints a picture
of society at the time, showing the differences in the various classes on board
the ship and it demonstrates how the sinking of the Titanic taught people the
importance of treating others as equals.

Reviews
Thoughtfully collected and put together in a style that children will find
easily accessible Evening Echo

Conveys a good deal of background period detail of the sort that would
interest a child, and without any air of condescension Books Ireland

Wonderful book CQD, journal of Belfast Titanic Society

Text and writing style is just right for the age group The Nautical Magazine

A wealth of interesting nuggets of information Inis

Told with escalating drama that, in spite of the well-known tragic end, is a
nail-biting read [] a fascinating read for adults too Irish Examiner

A gripping read Bookfest, Childrens Books Ireland