Lifeboat 12
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2019
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"Lifeboat 12" by Susan Hood is a historical fiction novel that tells the gripping story of twelve-year-old Ken Sparks, who is evacuated from London during World War II. He finds himself on the ocean, hoping for safety in a lifeboat after a torpedo attack. As the lifeboat struggles with limited resources and a dire situation, Ken encounters both challenges and acts of bravery. Through his eyes, readers experience themes of friendship, resilience, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. The novel intertwines real historical events with a poignant coming-of-age narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
This book was published in 2019 by Tantor Audio .
Susan Hood is the author of more than 200 children's books, including several other Pup and Hound titles for Kids Can Press. She was most recently the Children's Content Director for Nick Jr. Magazine. Susan lives in Fairfield, Connecticut. Barroux is an internationally renowned author-illustrator of more than a dozen books for children. His artwork has also appeared in the New York Times and the Washington Post, among other publications. He lives in Paris.