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Luck of the Titanic

Stacey Lee

Ages 12–17

Readers rate it 4.0 (18 on Hardcover)

386 pages · Released May 4, 2021

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Luck of the Titanic parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

LGBTQ+ themes

Substance use

What it offers

Educational value

A note for parents

This historical fiction novel centers on the Titanic disaster and explores themes of perseverance, family bonds, and overcoming prejudice through engaging characters. While the ship's sinking creates genuine peril and emotional weight, the violence is not graphic and focuses on survival rather than brutality. The book combines adventure and romance with historical education, making it appropriate for mature middle-grade readers and ideal for young teens interested in history.

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From the publisher

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats traveling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Valora Luck has two things: a ticket for the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, and a d... From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats traveling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Valora Luck has two things: a ticket for the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, and a dream of leaving England behind and making a life for herself as a circus performer in New York. Much to her surprise though, she's turned away at the gangway; apparently, Chinese aren't allowed into America. But Val has to get on that ship. Her twin brother Jamie, who has spent two long years at sea, is there, as is an influential circus owner, whom Val hopes to audition for. Thankfully, there's not much a trained acrobat like Val can't overcome when she puts her mind to it. As a stowaway, Val should keep her head down and stay out of sight. But the clock is ticking and she has just seven days as the ship makes its way across the Atlantic to find Jamie, perform for the circus owner, and convince him to help get them both into America. Then one night the unthinkable happens, and suddenly Val's dreams of a new life are crushed under the weight of the only thing that matters: survival.

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Plot driven
  • Strong Character Development
  • Loveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Adventurous
  • sad
  • tense
  • Romance
  • Historical Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure

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ISBN 9781524740986 · Penguin

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