#Ken sparks lifeboat 12 free#

Based on true events and real people, Lifeboat 12 is about believing in one another, knowing that only by banding together will we have any chance to survive. Will they get away? Will they survive?Īward-winning author Susan Hood brings this little-known World War II story to life in a riveting novel of courage, hope, and compassion. Terrified, Ken scrambles aboard Lifeboat 12 with five other boys. Late that night, an explosion hurls Ken from his bunk. And after five days at sea, the ships officers announce that theyre out of danger. Late that night, an explosion hurls Ken from his bunk. Life aboard the luxury ship is grandnine-course meals, new friends, and a life far from the bombs, rations, and his stepmums glare.

#Ken sparks lifeboat 12 free#

And after five days at sea, the ship's officers announce that they're out of danger. Product Details Raves and Reviews Awards and Honors Resources and Downloads Lifeboat 12 By Susan Hood Trade Paperback LIST PRICE 8.99 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. Life aboard the luxury ship is grand-nine-course meals, new friends, and a life far from the bombs, rations, and his stepmum's glare. He suspects his stepmother is glad to see him go, but his dad says he's one of the lucky ones-one of ninety boys and girls to ship out aboard the SS City of Benares to safety in Canada. With Nazis bombing London every night, it's time for thirteen-year-old Ken to escape. In the tradition of The War That Saved My Life and Stella By Starlight, this poignant novel in verse based on true events tells the story of a boy's harrowing experience on a lifeboat after surviving a torpedo attack during World War II. The 2020 Oklahoma Library Association's Children's Sequoyah Book Award Winner The 2020-2021 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award List The 2019 Golden Kite Middle Grade Fiction Award Winner 'An edge-of-your seat survival tale.' - School Library Journal (starred review) 'Middle grade Titanic fans, here's your next read.' - BCCB Dashka Slater, author of The 57 Bus Brilliantly told in verse, readers will love Ken Sparks. A richly detailed account of a little-known event in World War II.' - Kirkus Reviews Buy Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood for 22.00 at Mighty Ape NZ. 'Lyrical, terrifying, and even at times funny. 'Brilliantly told in verse, readers will love Ken Sparks.' -Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery Honor winner This is an amazing true story that will teach you a lot about WWII, ships and survival.'This page-turning true-life adventure is filled with rich and riveting details and a timeless understanding of the things that matter most.'-Dashka Slater, author of The 57 Bus Brilliantly told in verse, readers will love Ken Sparks. Also, there are lots of pictures of the real Ken Sparks and other passengers from the SS City of Benares at the end of the book. Arrives by Fri, May 27 Buy Lifeboat 12 (Hardcover) at. This book is actually a very fast read so don't be intimidated by the amount of pages. Will Ken and the others be rescued in time? Unfortunately, the lifeboat was not made to hold so many people and food and water supplies are running out fast. Lifeboat 12 is based on the true story of the torpedoing and sinking of the City of Benares, and while it is a fictionalized telling, it is based on the account of the Kenneth Sparks and other survivors, whom Susan Hood interviewed for this free verse novel (knowing Ken survived isn't a spoiler). Award-winning author Susan Hood brings this little-known World War II story to life in a riveting novel of courage, hope, and compassion. two boys on Lifeboat 12 who saved Father O'Sullivan but. an adult who tried to lift the boys' spirits, an example is that he jumped in the ocean and started swimming. she told the boys stories to give them hope. Ken and 5 other boys and about 40 adults manage to make it to lifeboat 12. a priest on the lifeboat who gives the boys hope. Only a few days into their trip, the ship is attacked by the Germans. On his journey, Ken makes friends with other children being sent to Canada on the ship the SS City of Benares. This is an exciting true story about Ken Sparks, a British 13 year old boy whose parents decide to send him to Canada at the start of World War II. Access through Bloomington Public Library.) (Book is available as an ebook from the Digital Library of Illinois. I recently finished Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood. During this remote learning period I have challenged myself to read as many of the books on the 2021 Bluestem Award Nominee List.