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Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic
This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship’s sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built.
In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic . The intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote, treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of passengers on the world-famous ocean liner.
Along the journey, you will learn all about Morse code , navigation tools , the different roles of the crew , how the ships found each other , and by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night.
The illustrations set the scene and take the reader into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true bravery.
Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and mighty , but can also be small and unassuming.
This is the debut book in the Hidden Histories series , which explores with beautiful illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we thought we knew.
With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship’s sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built.
In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic . The intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote, treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of passengers on the world-famous ocean liner.
Along the journey, you will learn all about Morse code , navigation tools , the different roles of the crew , how the ships found each other , and by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night.
The illustrations set the scene and take the reader into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true bravery.
Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and mighty , but can also be small and unassuming.
This is the debut book in the Hidden Histories series , which explores with beautiful illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we thought we knew.
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First published January 1, 2021
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September 10, 2024
I read a great review of another book by this author. I searched at my local library and found this title, which intrigued me, so I checked it out and brought it home to settle in for a good read. The author had me at the first double-page spread, which includes the pictures, names and positions of the key crew and passengers of the RMS Carpathia and the RMS Titanic. It really brought home the individual people, rather than just providing numbers.
Flora Delargy leads us through the golden age of steam, which attracted some people to venture out to explore more of the world and others to seek their fortunes in another land. The Titanic is compared to the more modest Carpathia. We learn about the crew and passengers, then the route and navigation tools. I loved the illustrated cross-section of the Carpathia.
Night falls and we see the details of the calls for help sent from the Titanic. Just after midnight, the Carpathia receives an SOS from Titanic and the crew prepare to change course and race to their assistance. "The Carpathia reached the Titanic's last reported location at 4am."
Unfortunately, the Titanic was nowhere to be found and at first the crew of the Carpathia experienced hopelessness, then, suddenly, they saw a light on the water ahead of them. Immediately, they went to investigate and "continued to pick their way carefully through the bergs, gradually picking up all of the Titanic's survivors from 18 lifeboats."
This is a wonderful book with excellent illustrations that tells the story of the Titanic in an interesting and informative way that both children and adults will enjoy for the storytelling and appreciate for the heroism involved in the rescue.
Flora Delargy leads us through the golden age of steam, which attracted some people to venture out to explore more of the world and others to seek their fortunes in another land. The Titanic is compared to the more modest Carpathia. We learn about the crew and passengers, then the route and navigation tools. I loved the illustrated cross-section of the Carpathia.
Night falls and we see the details of the calls for help sent from the Titanic. Just after midnight, the Carpathia receives an SOS from Titanic and the crew prepare to change course and race to their assistance. "The Carpathia reached the Titanic's last reported location at 4am."
Unfortunately, the Titanic was nowhere to be found and at first the crew of the Carpathia experienced hopelessness, then, suddenly, they saw a light on the water ahead of them. Immediately, they went to investigate and "continued to pick their way carefully through the bergs, gradually picking up all of the Titanic's survivors from 18 lifeboats."
This is a wonderful book with excellent illustrations that tells the story of the Titanic in an interesting and informative way that both children and adults will enjoy for the storytelling and appreciate for the heroism involved in the rescue.
August 12, 2021
This graphic novel provides a quick yet beautiful and informative insight to how the Carpathia saved 705 passengers from the sinking Titanic ship, and from a certain tragic death in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Each page was stunningly illustrated with full-page artwork that fully brought this infamous and tragic maritime event to vivid life. The text that accompanied each sketch managed to be brief and yet also provided all of the necessary details.
I have read a handful of non-fiction books and watched a number of documentaries relating to this event, and yet have never seen a graphic guide to it before. The format, along with the purely fact-based accompanying text, makes learning about this historical event accessible to many.
I also thought the focus on the Carpathia, rather than solely on the Titanic, provided some information that many other sources do not also feature. I appreciated how its lens remained there and also revealed far more than just the tragic facts. Its initial focus was on a variety of related knowledge, such as the morse code used to communicate, an overview of the crew on-board the Carpathia, and how they navigated the vessel. I enjoyed learning about these areas before the harrowing tale of the Titanic sinking and the bravery shown by the Captain, Arthur Rostron, and the crew of the Carpathia was revealed.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author and illustrator, Flora Delargy, and the publisher, Quarto, for this opportunity.
Each page was stunningly illustrated with full-page artwork that fully brought this infamous and tragic maritime event to vivid life. The text that accompanied each sketch managed to be brief and yet also provided all of the necessary details.
I have read a handful of non-fiction books and watched a number of documentaries relating to this event, and yet have never seen a graphic guide to it before. The format, along with the purely fact-based accompanying text, makes learning about this historical event accessible to many.
I also thought the focus on the Carpathia, rather than solely on the Titanic, provided some information that many other sources do not also feature. I appreciated how its lens remained there and also revealed far more than just the tragic facts. Its initial focus was on a variety of related knowledge, such as the morse code used to communicate, an overview of the crew on-board the Carpathia, and how they navigated the vessel. I enjoyed learning about these areas before the harrowing tale of the Titanic sinking and the bravery shown by the Captain, Arthur Rostron, and the crew of the Carpathia was revealed.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author and illustrator, Flora Delargy, and the publisher, Quarto, for this opportunity.
June 24, 2021
How I read this: Free ebook copy received through Edelweiss
Reading about a tragedy that happened over 100 years ago seems like it would be plain old history - but it's not. I cried reading this, because it's impossible to wrap your mind around so many people senselessly perishing just like that. It will never stop being sad, heartbreaking.
The book is beautiful. The illustrations are masterfully done, and truly breathtaking. They really help you feel the story, and that's probably why I couldn't help crying about the tragedy. It especially accentuates the work the crew and passengers of the Carpathia did to help those survivors that they picked up. In fact, the book is mostly about how the Carpathia helped rescue people, rather than about the tragedy itself. There are even drawings detailing the compartments of Carpathia and introductions to the whole crew and even some passengers.
This is a great coffee table book, also a great book for younger readers, because they will appreciate the drawings and easy accessibility of the story. A great book to read together with children as well.
Most of all, such tragedies should not be forgotten.
I thank the publisher for giving me a free copy of the ebook in exchange to my honest review. This has not affected my opinion.
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Reading about a tragedy that happened over 100 years ago seems like it would be plain old history - but it's not. I cried reading this, because it's impossible to wrap your mind around so many people senselessly perishing just like that. It will never stop being sad, heartbreaking.
The book is beautiful. The illustrations are masterfully done, and truly breathtaking. They really help you feel the story, and that's probably why I couldn't help crying about the tragedy. It especially accentuates the work the crew and passengers of the Carpathia did to help those survivors that they picked up. In fact, the book is mostly about how the Carpathia helped rescue people, rather than about the tragedy itself. There are even drawings detailing the compartments of Carpathia and introductions to the whole crew and even some passengers.
This is a great coffee table book, also a great book for younger readers, because they will appreciate the drawings and easy accessibility of the story. A great book to read together with children as well.
Most of all, such tragedies should not be forgotten.
I thank the publisher for giving me a free copy of the ebook in exchange to my honest review. This has not affected my opinion.
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September 19, 2021
I got this book because I'm kind of a Titanic enthusiast. I've read nearly every book, movie and article on this ship. The Titanic holds my attention more than anything else. I think its because it should never have happened. But it did with the loss of so many lives. And because it was labelled as unsinkable others ignored their may day. Except the Carpathia.
This is a debut novel or should I say graphic novel by Delargy whose grandfather and great grandfather worked the ship yards that built the Titanic.
The event is stunningly illustrated. The Carpathia saved over 705 people on that tragic night. Delargy brings that tragedy to life but not in a morbid way. She brings clarity to a time that death appeared to be the only option. They rescued those in the lifeboats. It breaks my heart when I think about all those who perished.
This book is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Despite that tragedy over 100 years ago.
Enjoy!
This is a debut novel or should I say graphic novel by Delargy whose grandfather and great grandfather worked the ship yards that built the Titanic.
The event is stunningly illustrated. The Carpathia saved over 705 people on that tragic night. Delargy brings that tragedy to life but not in a morbid way. She brings clarity to a time that death appeared to be the only option. They rescued those in the lifeboats. It breaks my heart when I think about all those who perished.
This book is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Despite that tragedy over 100 years ago.
Enjoy!
September 20, 2021
Subtitled ‘A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic’, Rescuing Titanic is the beautifully illustrated recount of the Carpathia, the ship that went to the aid of the Titanic on that fateful night in April 1912.
Told through simple, clear facts and glorious illustrations, the book focusses on the Carpathia’s intended voyage from New York to Gibraltar and how that voyage turned around when it received a distress call from the Titanic. The quick actions of the crew on board led Carpathia to re-route in an attempt to reach Titanic and save as many passengers as it could, despite the risks that it would bring to its own crew and passengers.
Most people have heard the story of the Titanic yet there will be many who do not know of the involvement of Carpathia; I know I didn’t. The book brings an added dimension to Titanic’s story, remembering and celebrating the efforts of others.
The format of the book makes it very user friendly; facts and illustrations intertwine to led the reader through the important information. Specific vocabulary is clearly explained, key crew members are named and celebrated and there is a helpful glossary. One element that was particularly useful was a clock on most pages, showing how the events unfolded over a short period of time.
This book would be an excellent companion to any work around the Titanic. Having the opportunity to explore the history from a different point of view brings an alternative and wider perspective to the historical information already known and would broaden children’s understanding of the event.
A great addition to any school library and key stage 2 classroom.
I received a copy of this book from www.booksfortopics.com in exchange for my honest review.
Told through simple, clear facts and glorious illustrations, the book focusses on the Carpathia’s intended voyage from New York to Gibraltar and how that voyage turned around when it received a distress call from the Titanic. The quick actions of the crew on board led Carpathia to re-route in an attempt to reach Titanic and save as many passengers as it could, despite the risks that it would bring to its own crew and passengers.
Most people have heard the story of the Titanic yet there will be many who do not know of the involvement of Carpathia; I know I didn’t. The book brings an added dimension to Titanic’s story, remembering and celebrating the efforts of others.
The format of the book makes it very user friendly; facts and illustrations intertwine to led the reader through the important information. Specific vocabulary is clearly explained, key crew members are named and celebrated and there is a helpful glossary. One element that was particularly useful was a clock on most pages, showing how the events unfolded over a short period of time.
This book would be an excellent companion to any work around the Titanic. Having the opportunity to explore the history from a different point of view brings an alternative and wider perspective to the historical information already known and would broaden children’s understanding of the event.
A great addition to any school library and key stage 2 classroom.
I received a copy of this book from www.booksfortopics.com in exchange for my honest review.
August 16, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This non-fiction book is gorgeous, every single image and full page spread (of which there are many) are coloured in such intricate detail. On my phone, the only thing I had an issue with was occasionally with the black text against darker skies - however that could easily be something that in print isn't an issue. It didn't affect my enjoyment, understanding or the care obviously given to this collation of details from that week, almost 110 years ago.
As much as this is a story about the Titanic, it is wonderful to finally see the Carpathia and her crew getting the recognition that they deserve for the lives that they managed to save. Every time I've read or watched something else, Carpathia is always just a blip at the end of the story, noone ever seems to give them credit for turning away from their original route, for exceeding their speed limits, working all night, navigating the ice fields or for spending hours in the cold rescuing anyone that they could.
This is a gorgeous book, that concisely explains the differences in the two ships, those on board, how they navigated 100 years ago, and what they had to do to carry out the rescue - Seeing morse code was also a beautiful addition. I haven't seen that properly since I was in the Brownies - around the same time as the movie came out.
Fully recommend this to any one who loves nautical history.
This non-fiction book is gorgeous, every single image and full page spread (of which there are many) are coloured in such intricate detail. On my phone, the only thing I had an issue with was occasionally with the black text against darker skies - however that could easily be something that in print isn't an issue. It didn't affect my enjoyment, understanding or the care obviously given to this collation of details from that week, almost 110 years ago.
As much as this is a story about the Titanic, it is wonderful to finally see the Carpathia and her crew getting the recognition that they deserve for the lives that they managed to save. Every time I've read or watched something else, Carpathia is always just a blip at the end of the story, noone ever seems to give them credit for turning away from their original route, for exceeding their speed limits, working all night, navigating the ice fields or for spending hours in the cold rescuing anyone that they could.
This is a gorgeous book, that concisely explains the differences in the two ships, those on board, how they navigated 100 years ago, and what they had to do to carry out the rescue - Seeing morse code was also a beautiful addition. I haven't seen that properly since I was in the Brownies - around the same time as the movie came out.
Fully recommend this to any one who loves nautical history.
June 29, 2023
Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction text based on real events that took place and the role of the Carpathia a smaller vessel that came to the rescue. I like the change of perspective from the usual retellings of the Titanic tragedy, focusing on a different perspective of a smaller vessel highlights the irony of the biggest ship every build need help from the little (in comparison) Carpathia. It encourages children to help others, it doesn't matter how much or how little you can help, any help itself is amazing.
The Carpathia saved 705 passengers from the sinking Titanic and avoided their tragic fate in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in this brief but lovely and informative graphic novel. Full-page illustrations fill the book that vividly depicted this infamous and tragic event, engages the imagination of the reader. Each sketch was accompanied by a narrative that managed to be succinct while also giving all the required information.
The Carpathia saved 705 passengers from the sinking Titanic and avoided their tragic fate in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in this brief but lovely and informative graphic novel. Full-page illustrations fill the book that vividly depicted this infamous and tragic event, engages the imagination of the reader. Each sketch was accompanied by a narrative that managed to be succinct while also giving all the required information.
August 18, 2021
This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book gives a different angel on the rescuing of Titanic by including the perspective of The Carpathia and her crew and passengers.
Including details of Titanics story but also informing us about The Carpathia and her journey and story on the lead up and following on from the fateful events of that night.
The illustrations are so beautiful, it was interesting to read about the crew of The Carpathia and others, like 18 year old Bernice Palmer, a Passenger on The Carpathia who documented the nights events with her brownie box camera.
It was wonderful to hear how hard The Carpathia Captain and crew worked and what heroes they were and the medals they were awarded and so richly deserved.
My son's of 8 and 11 yrs old found this book so informative and as an adult I did too, this book would appeal to a wide audience.
Thank you to Netgalley and Flora Delargy for an ARC copy of this book
Including details of Titanics story but also informing us about The Carpathia and her journey and story on the lead up and following on from the fateful events of that night.
The illustrations are so beautiful, it was interesting to read about the crew of The Carpathia and others, like 18 year old Bernice Palmer, a Passenger on The Carpathia who documented the nights events with her brownie box camera.
It was wonderful to hear how hard The Carpathia Captain and crew worked and what heroes they were and the medals they were awarded and so richly deserved.
My son's of 8 and 11 yrs old found this book so informative and as an adult I did too, this book would appeal to a wide audience.
Thank you to Netgalley and Flora Delargy for an ARC copy of this book
October 15, 2022
I read this book for the Charlie May Simon Award. Although I am not sure if the author meets our requirements for this award (living in the US)---I absolutely LOVED this book. This book covers a story that not many people know or even think about. What about the Carpathia? What about the passengers and crew on the Carpathia, how was this experience for them. What happened to them? I loved the story, facts, and all of the beautiful illustrations throughout. If you are at all interested in the Titanic/Carpathia/Disasters at Sea then this is the perfect book for you.
March 29, 2023
I am a fan of learning more about the titanic every year before the anniversary of the sinking so I randomly picked the book, however it is definitely for children 😂
June 1, 2025
A great way for both children and adults to learn about the rescue of the Titanic. I loved the blend of facts and the art to tell the story! I learned some things as well.
October 1, 2021
Well illustrated, the author does a great job of sharing the story of the Titanic from the unique perspective of the Carpathia. I'm sure this story has been told but I hadn't seen it before especially in a book for kids.
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May 27, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
September 13, 2021
I received an e-copy of this graphic novel on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was so interesting yet simple to read. The art is gorgeous and tells the story alongside the small amounts of text. The story of the titanic is legendary yet I didn’t know about the Carpathia’s role in the story until now.
This was so interesting yet simple to read. The art is gorgeous and tells the story alongside the small amounts of text. The story of the titanic is legendary yet I didn’t know about the Carpathia’s role in the story until now.
November 23, 2023
A fantastic book about the little ship Carpathia and what they did for the Titanic and it’s passenger when things went bad.
Everyone knows about the Titanic, or at least I hope they do, but how many of those people know about the Carpathia. I have to say, that I did know the ship that did a lot of things when the Titanic sank but I didn’t know the full story so when I saw this book at the library I just had to pick it up and bring it home with me. I always love learning new things.
In this absolutely stunning book full of illustrations we learn about the Carpathia, but also get to see the Titanic. It isn’t just the story of how the Carpathia saved all those people, it is also about the Titanic and what happened there. We get to see on both of the ships and see how things go from a good trip to a dangerous and life threatening trip. And yes, that also goes for the Carpathia. Because as she goes near to the Titanic to help out, to save people, they have to dodge a ton of icebergs and ice lumps themselves in the dark. It is a miracle that they made it safely without any accidents themselves. We read about the people on the ships, especially on the Carpathia. Like Harold, the guy who does all the morse code messages and is the one to get the big message from Titanic. We see the ships and how they are designed. We read about their journeys.
And we see what the crew and the passengers of the Carpathia did when they learned of the Titanic hitting an ice berg. How they went as fast as they could, how they warned everyone around them, how they went above and beyond to find the Titanic and it’s occupants. It was harrowing and I was rooting for them. Yes, I know that this already happened, but really, while reading you just want to root for these people. And cheer for all they do. It was stunning.
The illustrations in the book were absolutely gorgeous and I loved every detail on them!
All in all, you know all about the Titanic but want to know more? Want to know about the ship that came to the rescue? Be sure to check out this wonderful book!
review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Everyone knows about the Titanic, or at least I hope they do, but how many of those people know about the Carpathia. I have to say, that I did know the ship that did a lot of things when the Titanic sank but I didn’t know the full story so when I saw this book at the library I just had to pick it up and bring it home with me. I always love learning new things.
In this absolutely stunning book full of illustrations we learn about the Carpathia, but also get to see the Titanic. It isn’t just the story of how the Carpathia saved all those people, it is also about the Titanic and what happened there. We get to see on both of the ships and see how things go from a good trip to a dangerous and life threatening trip. And yes, that also goes for the Carpathia. Because as she goes near to the Titanic to help out, to save people, they have to dodge a ton of icebergs and ice lumps themselves in the dark. It is a miracle that they made it safely without any accidents themselves. We read about the people on the ships, especially on the Carpathia. Like Harold, the guy who does all the morse code messages and is the one to get the big message from Titanic. We see the ships and how they are designed. We read about their journeys.
And we see what the crew and the passengers of the Carpathia did when they learned of the Titanic hitting an ice berg. How they went as fast as they could, how they warned everyone around them, how they went above and beyond to find the Titanic and it’s occupants. It was harrowing and I was rooting for them. Yes, I know that this already happened, but really, while reading you just want to root for these people. And cheer for all they do. It was stunning.
The illustrations in the book were absolutely gorgeous and I loved every detail on them!
All in all, you know all about the Titanic but want to know more? Want to know about the ship that came to the rescue? Be sure to check out this wonderful book!
review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 12, 2021
So much is known about the sinking of the Titanic, but little space is ever given to the other ships involved that night – Rescuing Titanic is a beautifully illustrated book that summarises the role Carpathia played in the rescue of the Titanic survivors. We can feel the jolt of the Captain upon receiving the news “are you absolutely sure?” and the bravery of the crew who also travelled through iceberg strewn waters at night to get to the sinking Titanic as quickly as possible. From the engine crew who were pushing the engines to their limit to the stewards & medical crew who were setting up the dining rooms to act as makeshift hospital wards to the young communications officer who worked for two and a half days without sleep to maintain communication with the White Star line and transmit the names of the survivors. It is wonderful to see the crew named, and their roles described in detail.
The crew, and passengers, of the Carpathia deserve to be remembered for their part in the tragedy – they were 1/3 of the way into their voyage across the Atlantic when they went to the aid of Titanic & then took the survivors back to America (a 3 day journey) before they could continue their voyage across the Atlantic again.
The little inclusions of Morse Code and details on how they would have navigated in 1912 add to the charm & appeal and the simple language combined with the illustrations mean that this is ideal for children. It would be a great addition to any bookshelf but I can see it being particularly popular in school libraries/classrooms.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of this book free via NetGalley. Whilst thanks go to the author & publisher for the opportunity to read it, all opinions are my own.
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The crew, and passengers, of the Carpathia deserve to be remembered for their part in the tragedy – they were 1/3 of the way into their voyage across the Atlantic when they went to the aid of Titanic & then took the survivors back to America (a 3 day journey) before they could continue their voyage across the Atlantic again.
The little inclusions of Morse Code and details on how they would have navigated in 1912 add to the charm & appeal and the simple language combined with the illustrations mean that this is ideal for children. It would be a great addition to any bookshelf but I can see it being particularly popular in school libraries/classrooms.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of this book free via NetGalley. Whilst thanks go to the author & publisher for the opportunity to read it, all opinions are my own.
#RescuingTitanic #NetGalley
March 15, 2023
First sentence: The year was 1912 and it was the golden age of steam travel. In one of the world's busiest ports, great liners like floating hotels were docked, each hoping to outpace the other across the Atlantic. Before steamships, ocean travel had been fraught with danger and journeys were long and tiresome.
Premise/plot: I'd describe this one as an oversized illustrated nonfiction book for readers of all ages. It is a GREAT fit for elementary age readers. Yet, I could see adult enthusiasts enjoying this one as well.
This one is the story of two ships, two voyages. Carpathia and Titanic. The focus is on the Carpathia--no doubt about it. She was THE SHIP that came to responded to Titanic's distress calls. She was THE SHIP that changed course, risked its own danger from the icebergs, and came to rescue Titanic's survivors. They expected to find a Titanic in distress. What they found, I'm sure was haunting. They rescued those that they could. It is the story of that night/morning.
My thoughts: I loved, loved, loved, loved, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the illustrations. They are so absolutely fantastic. I loved the story as well. It breaks down the chronology of that night. It provides perspectives from both ships. Each spread features a CLOCK. I found this effective.
This book is SO WONDERFUL at what it does. Tell the story in a way that readers of all ages--but especially elementary grade readers--can grasp. It's a compelling read. Super happy to recommend this one.
Premise/plot: I'd describe this one as an oversized illustrated nonfiction book for readers of all ages. It is a GREAT fit for elementary age readers. Yet, I could see adult enthusiasts enjoying this one as well.
This one is the story of two ships, two voyages. Carpathia and Titanic. The focus is on the Carpathia--no doubt about it. She was THE SHIP that came to responded to Titanic's distress calls. She was THE SHIP that changed course, risked its own danger from the icebergs, and came to rescue Titanic's survivors. They expected to find a Titanic in distress. What they found, I'm sure was haunting. They rescued those that they could. It is the story of that night/morning.
My thoughts: I loved, loved, loved, loved, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the illustrations. They are so absolutely fantastic. I loved the story as well. It breaks down the chronology of that night. It provides perspectives from both ships. Each spread features a CLOCK. I found this effective.
This book is SO WONDERFUL at what it does. Tell the story in a way that readers of all ages--but especially elementary grade readers--can grasp. It's a compelling read. Super happy to recommend this one.
September 28, 2021
The story of the sinking of the Titanic has been told over and over again. But what of the ship that rescued the survivors? It is time for the Carpathia and her Captain and crew to get the spotlight. Learn about the rescuing ship, where they were headed, how they heard about the Titanic’s sinking, and their efforts to rescue the survivors.
This was a fascinating look at some currently rather unsung heroes who have been fading into the recesses of history books. It is inspiring that the Carpathia Captain and crew did what they could, put all their effort into it, and risked their own safety to save those they could. This is just the right amount of information for the higher end of lower grade readers and middle grade readers. It is engrossing, has a good balance of text and illustrations, tells the most important bits, but is not overwhelming in length. Highly recommended.
Notes on content [based on the ARC]: No language issues or sexual content. A few minor injuries of survivors are mentioned, and the grief of survivors is mentioned, but there is not a lot of page time devoted to the deaths as the focus is more on those who lived. It is respectful and sobering towards the loss of life while not dwelling on the morbid.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fascinating look at some currently rather unsung heroes who have been fading into the recesses of history books. It is inspiring that the Carpathia Captain and crew did what they could, put all their effort into it, and risked their own safety to save those they could. This is just the right amount of information for the higher end of lower grade readers and middle grade readers. It is engrossing, has a good balance of text and illustrations, tells the most important bits, but is not overwhelming in length. Highly recommended.
Notes on content [based on the ARC]: No language issues or sexual content. A few minor injuries of survivors are mentioned, and the grief of survivors is mentioned, but there is not a lot of page time devoted to the deaths as the focus is more on those who lived. It is respectful and sobering towards the loss of life while not dwelling on the morbid.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 10, 2022
I found this fascinating, as despite thinking I knew a bit about Titanic, I knew very little of this aspect of what happened, and about the Carpathia's involvement and the heroic actions of the crew, so I learned a lot here. This is a really informative, fascinating and educational book, with wonderfully atmospheric and dynamic accompanying illustrations which transport you back in time and give you a feeling of the people going on the voyage, and then later the urgency to act. We are shown and told about life on the ships, and about the navigation tools of the day. The events are told very well, with the scene set, and the text is always detailed and fascinating, but not overwhelming, and fits well alongside the illustrations on each double page spread. There's a helpful glossary of key terms at the back of the book, alongside recommendations for further reading on the subject. The inclusion of a clock face on the pages during the rescue operation is a great idea and helps the reader see how things progressed and captures the urgency and tension, and the quick thinking and hard work of Captain Rostron and his team through the night. Very well written and beautifully illustrated right down to the lovely endpapers. Recommended.
March 12, 2022
There are always a fair share of Titanic books available each year - both historical fiction and informational, this one is very unique as it is the story from another point of view - that of the RMS Carpathia - the ship that picked up the survivors of the sunken Titanic. I really liked the title as it mentions 'quiet bravery" and the format of the book as well - large size picture book that truly highlights Flora DeLargy's sensational illustrations- as well as her words. This is also a great book to share with an audience (class) as an example of great "character" - as it demonstrates the heroic nature of the Carpathia - following the call for help and how dutifully and effectively she heeded the call, turned around from her course for Europe in and "raced" - back to the scene (last coordinates) of the stricken Titanic, through ice-filled waters hoping to make it before it sank. We learn of the captain and crew and even passengers, who showed incredible care and compassion for the survivors found floating in lifeboats startled and cold as dawn broke. I highly recommend checking his out - even though we know what happened to Titanic, now we know of a heroic ship that came to it's call for help.
August 25, 2021
This book tells the story of the Carpathia, the ship that answered the Titanic’s SOS call. It follows the timeline of both ships, the Carpathia leaving New York to head to Europe and the Titanic leaving Ireland bound for New York. Whilst much has been written about the Titanic, little is known about this small ship that bravely navigated through dangerous ice fields to help in the rescue of survivors. Along the way the reader finds out about the crew and passengers, life above and below decks, Morse code and what happened when they arrived at the scene of the accident.
Author, Flora Delargy, has created a fascinating non-fiction narrative filled with delightful illustrations; some are detailed and tempt the reader to linger longer exploring the page, others are wild and dramatic, showcasing the vastness of the dark and remote Atlantic Ocean.
This is a book to both read from cover to cover and to dip into, perfect for 8 – 12 years olds – or indeed anyone who is fascinated by the Titanic story. It is the first in a series, “Hidden Histories”, and I look forward to seeing what other untold stories are explored.
Author, Flora Delargy, has created a fascinating non-fiction narrative filled with delightful illustrations; some are detailed and tempt the reader to linger longer exploring the page, others are wild and dramatic, showcasing the vastness of the dark and remote Atlantic Ocean.
This is a book to both read from cover to cover and to dip into, perfect for 8 – 12 years olds – or indeed anyone who is fascinated by the Titanic story. It is the first in a series, “Hidden Histories”, and I look forward to seeing what other untold stories are explored.
July 24, 2022
If you'd asked me the name of the ship that came to the aid of the Titanic, odds are slim that I would recall the name of the Carpathia. This wonderful book changed that.
tells the story of an east-bound ship carrying passengers and cargo to the Mediterranean. Shortly after midnight, early in the morning of Monday, April 15, 1912, the Carpathia received a message from the Titanic, only 58 nautical miles away and sinking rapidly. Captain Rostron immediately turned the Carpathia back toward Titanic, readying his crew to receive Titanic's passengers. Arriving nearly 2 hours after the ship's sinking, the Carpathia rescued 706 of Titanic's passengers and crew.
The book shares information about both ships, about Morse code - the method of communication used between ships, and brief sketches of members of the crews and passengers. I looked up teenager Bernice Palmer's photos taken the morning after the rescue, photos that capture images of the Carpathia's crew, the sea around them (including debris and icebergs), as well as rescued Titanic passengers.
Beautifully illustrated and easy to read, this book is a worthy addition to the literature and lore surrounding the Titanic.
tells the story of an east-bound ship carrying passengers and cargo to the Mediterranean. Shortly after midnight, early in the morning of Monday, April 15, 1912, the Carpathia received a message from the Titanic, only 58 nautical miles away and sinking rapidly. Captain Rostron immediately turned the Carpathia back toward Titanic, readying his crew to receive Titanic's passengers. Arriving nearly 2 hours after the ship's sinking, the Carpathia rescued 706 of Titanic's passengers and crew.
The book shares information about both ships, about Morse code - the method of communication used between ships, and brief sketches of members of the crews and passengers. I looked up teenager Bernice Palmer's photos taken the morning after the rescue, photos that capture images of the Carpathia's crew, the sea around them (including debris and icebergs), as well as rescued Titanic passengers.
Beautifully illustrated and easy to read, this book is a worthy addition to the literature and lore surrounding the Titanic.
August 14, 2021
Finally the Carpathia gets the heroic tribute that it deserves! With the horror of the Titanic we often forget the ship that put itself at risk to come to the rescue. This children's book provided a different perspective of the tragedy and shined a light on the heroic efforts of the RMS Carpathia. While this is about a disaster, the tone is not too adult for children. The illustrations were excellent and did a great job capturing the frantic energy on the Carpathia as they raced to the rescue. The captions were good, not too complicated but also not too simplistic that an adult reading this would roll their eyes at. Perhaps it was just my adult eyes but the captions were a bit too small. The black text was also especially difficult to read on the pages that featured a dark background. Rescuing the Titanic is a great children’s book that adults will be happy to read to their children.
August 28, 2021
Impressive! And riveting! And moving! Why have we been celebrating the wealthy victims instead of the smaller, braver Carpathia? This book celebrates the heroes of that day while giving modern readers the opportunity to understand what overseas travel/technology was like in 1912. The artwork is wonderfully clear and impressive and the text explains the relevance of what is depicted in a way that gives painless insight into a time some cannot comprehend.
The language of the text is suitable for reading by people of most ages and yet not too difficult for ESL.
Should this be denoted as the *flagship* of the new Hidden Histories series? (Teeheehee)
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions/ Wide Eyed Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
The language of the text is suitable for reading by people of most ages and yet not too difficult for ESL.
Should this be denoted as the *flagship* of the new Hidden Histories series? (Teeheehee)
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions/ Wide Eyed Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
October 9, 2021
Everyone knows about Titanic, the mighty ship of disaster. Far fewer, though, could name the ships that came to her rescue, although they're just as deserving of rememberance. Although three ships took part or tried to take part in the rescue, this book focuses on the most famous, Carpathia.
Featuring cutaways showing the ship's interior, descriptions of Morse Code, reproductions of the frantic messages and far more, this is a treasure trove of information, all carefully packaged for young children. Although the story is, of course, distressing, it's written at a level that young children can cope with.
This is a great read for anyone studying or interested in Titanic or life on board ships at the time. I can't wait to read more in this series and see what other parts of history they're going to illuminate.
Featuring cutaways showing the ship's interior, descriptions of Morse Code, reproductions of the frantic messages and far more, this is a treasure trove of information, all carefully packaged for young children. Although the story is, of course, distressing, it's written at a level that young children can cope with.
This is a great read for anyone studying or interested in Titanic or life on board ships at the time. I can't wait to read more in this series and see what other parts of history they're going to illuminate.
May 29, 2021
A very good book showing the bravery of the captain of the Carpathia, the Cunard liner that responded to the distress calls from the Titanic and went through the same berg-laden seas to rescue over 700 people, all the while putting her own 700 passengers into evident peril. Sometimes it can get a bit too text-booky for all readers, with asides into the Morse Code alphabet and how to navigate circa 1912. But the drama of the story is enough to thrust through that, and this is a fine book, showing a different side to the story. No school library on earth should shy away from having a book about the Titanic tragedy, but there's fine merit in seeing it afresh from such a positive angle, and there is fine merit on these pages. Four and a half stars.
August 12, 2021
As someone who knows quite a bit about the Titanic, I appreciate how this book focuses on a part of the story often side-lined - The Carpathia and its heroes.
The contents of the book is detailed from the offset (explaining how ships work, how they find other ships, technology of the day), but still accessible enough for children to read and understand.
It is beautifully illustrated, educational and would fit just as well in a school library as it would on a coffee table.
I received an e-copy, but I recommend and will myself be purchasing a physical copy of the book to see the wonderful illustrations up close.
* Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
The contents of the book is detailed from the offset (explaining how ships work, how they find other ships, technology of the day), but still accessible enough for children to read and understand.
It is beautifully illustrated, educational and would fit just as well in a school library as it would on a coffee table.
I received an e-copy, but I recommend and will myself be purchasing a physical copy of the book to see the wonderful illustrations up close.
* Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
August 22, 2021
I really enjoyed this. I don't read a lot of children's books but the topic of this one really caught my attention. I have watched a lot of documentaries on Titanic, but I've never watched anything from the perspective of the Carpathia, who came to rescue the survivors of the sinking. This book provides that perspective.
The story is told in a way that is easy enough for children to understand, but still interesting enough for an adult to read. I loved the illustrations and the art style and am really looking forward to more of what the Hidden Histories series has to offer in the future.
I did receive an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review. This in no way affects my thoughts on this book, just so you know.
The story is told in a way that is easy enough for children to understand, but still interesting enough for an adult to read. I loved the illustrations and the art style and am really looking forward to more of what the Hidden Histories series has to offer in the future.
I did receive an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review. This in no way affects my thoughts on this book, just so you know.
September 5, 2021
Wow! This book is brilliant, unique, engaging and wonderfully constructed. The narrative takes you through SO MUCH detail but all in riveting and age-appropriate way. The illustrations paired with the narrative and details could not be more wonderful. I love the full page spreads paired with little vignettes, and there are excellent thoughtful details like including a clock to show what time it was or a map or inside "cutout" view of the ship Carpathia. The soft tones of the illustrations fit the mood.
This is an incredible story worth knowing about and one I think kids will be captivated by. Excellently done.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
This is an incredible story worth knowing about and one I think kids will be captivated by. Excellently done.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
October 25, 2021
When my boys were much younger, they were obsessed with all things Titanic. Each one went through their own intense phase of research (at a 3rd or 4th grade level), checking out every possible book about the tragic story from the library, memorizing all kinds of factis and figures, drawing the ship from various angles, even visiting special exhibitions of Titanic memorabilia. I wish they'd had this book, too. I so appreciate the focus on the rescue and the heroism of the crew and passengers of the Carpathian that rushed to the sinking ship but arrived too late, to what seemed like a vast, cold, empty ocean. But, it wasn't empty. There were survivors, not many, but they found them and brought them aboard. I can't imagine the emotional anguish those rescuers faced and felt themselves. Such a sad story, but there were still heroes and helpers doing what they could. Very well presented--simple and straighforward. A welcome, refreshing point of view.
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