Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan

by Kathy Groth

64 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2023

Reviews

[Amy Laundrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was first struck by the compelling cover of Sunken Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, which incorporates the profiles of two children and two ships in a turbulent sea. Author Kathy Groth cleverly gave two young people the ability to time travel, so we’re actually with them when the ships sink, which is an effective way to hold interest while sharing facts. I’d never heard about the Michigan Triangle (similar to the Bermuda Triangle with its mysterious disappearances) and found that fact intriguing. Students will too, I’m sure. The author has developed a teaching guide for grades 3-8 that is available on her website. I also learned that ships sank not only because of severe storms, but fire, ice, collisions, and human mistakes. The book’s amazing underwater photography adds to the text.

[Aimée Bissonette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes! The long awaited companion book to Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Superior.
Just as with her first book, Groth has researched and documented the many ships that have gone down in this often dangerous Great Lake, sharing tales from divers and survivors. Add this to your shelf, shipwreck lovers, as we greedily await Sunken Lake Huron!

[Carol Neumann · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book for children and adults.