I am Canada - Deadly Voyage
Hugh Brewster
I am Canada - Deadly Voyage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hugh Brewster
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: the Titanic wasn’t just any ship—it was a floating palace full of hidden corners and daring adventures. Fourteen-year-old Jamie Laidlaw sneaks into forbidden places and makes new friends, but when disaster strikes, he has to be braver than ever before to survive the icy, deadly waves. And that’s only the beginning of his unbelievable story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows fourteen-year-old Jamie Laidlaw aboard the Titanic as he experiences friendship, exploration, and the harrowing events of the ship’s sinking. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends factual history with engaging storytelling, offering a gripping look at a tragic moment through a young protagonist’s eyes. The story includes mild peril and tense moments related to the disaster, but handles them in an age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781443104654
- Pages
- 195
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction