Reviewed by: Sarah
Review: Three kids. One ship. One torpedo. Ken, Sonia, and Bess are three of the many children on board the luxurious City of Benares, an ocean liner that is being used to transport British children to safety in Canada. All three children are going to Canada for many different reasons. Bess is travelling for the adventure. Ken is going because his parents need another room for boarders. Sonia and her family need safety from the bombing in London. However, none of these children ever expected that the City of Benares was to be torpedoed on September 17. Will Ken, Sonia, Bess survive as the ship sinks rapidly? How about the many other children aboard? Find out in this thrilling page turner.
Overall Rating: 4