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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes <i>Torpedoed</i>, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS <i>City of Benares</i>, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. </b> <p/>Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS <i>City of Benares</i> set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. <p/>When the war ships escorting the <i>Benares </i>departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. <p/>This title has Common Core connections.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist<br>Golden Kite Award winner<br>Hornbook Fanfare selection<br>Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year <br></b> <br>An exceptionally well-researched and impressively crafted tale of desperation, tragedy, and survival. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, <b>starred review</b>, on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship</i> <br>Extensively documented accounts tell of harrowing escapes, incredible heroism, tragic accidents, eventual rescues, and the gruesome aftermath . . . the real-time unfolding of events is compelling, and young audiences will relate to these stories about students their own age. --<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b>, on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship</i> <p/>Heiligman tells a story of bravery, courage, and despair . . . a must-read for all, and a beautiful memorial for those who perished in this tragic event.--<i>School Library Journal</i>, <b>starred review</b>, on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship</i> <p/>Nonfiction maestro Heiligman here tells a riveting wartime story. . . . Heiligman builds and maintains suspense while remaining scrupulously faithful to the historical record. --<i>Horn Book</i>, <b>starred review</b>, on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship</i> <p/>[A] harrowing yet inspiring look at a little-covered historical event --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship <p/></i>[R]iveting accounts of terror, death, heroism, and sacrifice, and foreshadowings of either doom or rescue give the pace a breathless urgency . . . a fascinating look at the intersections of "fate, human, error, accident, and bad luck" that so often bring about tragedy. --<i>The Bulletin </i>on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship <p/></i>Heiligman explores a harrowing moment in history with clear, insightful prose. --<i>Shelf Awareness</i> on <i>Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of The Children's Ship</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Deborah Heiligman</b> has written many books for children, including Printz Honor, YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner, and Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Winner <i>Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers</i>, National Book Award Finalist <i>Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith</i>, <i> </i>and <i>The Boy Who Loved Math</i>. She lives with her family in New York City

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