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Collision Course by Gordon Korman

Collision Course

Gordon Korman

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · August 1, 2011

From bestselling author Gordon Korman, a second heart-stopping adventure aboard the unluckiest ship of all.

Action & Adventure20th-Century U.S.Boats & Shipshistory
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Who it’s for
A doomed voyage gives its mysteries and intertwined lives an unusually tight, suspenseful frame.
Themes
The Titanic's impending disaster, Secrets and hidden truths, Intertwined lives
Pacing
Steady

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About this book

From bestselling author Gordon Korman, a second heart-stopping adventure aboard the unluckiest ship of all. The Titanic has hit the high seas--and moves steadily toward its doom. Within the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the ship, mysteries unfold--a secret killer who may be on board, a legacy that may be jeopardized, and a vital truth that will soon be revealed.

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For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, life on the Titanic brings both hiding and seeking, as their lives become irrevocably intertwined.And then, of course, an iceberg appears, and the stage is set for the final scene.

Tension at Sea

A doomed voyage gives its mysteries and intertwined lives an unusually tight, suspenseful frame.

Come here for

  • Titanic-era suspense and secrets below deck
  • Several lives converging aboard a doomed ship

Expect

  • A darkening atmosphere as the voyage advances
  • An iceberg-bound final scene

Where it sits

Boats & Ships60%
20th-Century U.S.46%
Action & Adventure43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • 20th-Century U.S.
Authors
Gordon Korman
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
August 1, 2011
Format
Paperback
Theme
The Titanic's impending disaster · Secrets and hidden truths · Intertwined lives
Reading lane
Action & Adventure

Book 2 in the titanic series.