About this book

Five years ago, Margaret Ann Brady's older brother left her in the care of an orphanage and immigrated to America. When the orphanage receives an unusual request from an American woman looking for a traveling companion, Margaret's teachers agree that she is the perfect cadidate to accompany Mrs. Carstairs on the Titanic's maiden voyage. Once Margaret arrives in New York, she will finally be free to join her brother in Boston. But the Titanic is destined for tragedy, and Margaret's journey is thrown into a frozen nightmare when the ship collides with an iceberg.

The Dear America series transformed the way millions of readers learned about American history. These new editions are beautifully packaged as deluxe paperbacks with foil and are perfect for a new generation of readers.

Reviews

Praise for Dear America:

"This Scholastic series combines two truths--that imagining oneself into history is the best way of learning it, and that diaries are the most intimate art form--to create books that tell history through young girls' eyes. Both girls and boys, tired of hearing about history from the top down, will find an entry point for their imaginations in these fictional diaries based on actual people and real events." -- Gloria Steinem, Founder of Ms. and New York magazines

"More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history." -- Publishers Weekly

"An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations... A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries." -- Children's Book Review Service

"Engaging, accessible historical fiction." -- School Library Journal

"The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age." -- Chicago Tribune