Titanic

Titanic, by Gordon Korman.  I took the books out of the library for only one reason:The title,which represents its contents, is known by me, so I wouldn't be straight into a story in which I could't understand in first place.But as the story went on, the story turned out to be exciting and filled with action.When I finally finished the last page of the novel, it seemed to be so different when I started the book.

The four kids--Paddy--a stowaway,Alfie--a new crew member hiding a secret,Sophie--forced on board after being arrested,and Juliana--daughter of a rich Earl.Despite their great difference in backgrounds, they were going to face the same destiny, which all of us know, except them.

Despite the novel was actually based on a historically true event,which seemed to be boring judging from the name, the novel actually added new elements to the event itself, which enables readers to find surprises and climaxes in a story that they all have well known.

Escaping the ship was definitely a climax,which almost everyone could imagine judging from the 3rd part titled: S.O.S. without even reading the book.But that wasn't the only climax in the novel. Everything seemed to be all well, when suddenly the world changed in that very second, no reader can ever guess out what will happen next.

The novel shows bravery, sense of justice, and determination of the four main characters, and also of their eager to helping each other when one of the kids got in trouble. In general, this novel is filled with suspense, action, but also, in some parts, makes the readers touched.

The novel is separated into 3 separate books: Unsinkable,Collision Course and S.O.S.

Book Review by John Z.