Voyage on the Great Titanic (Dear America)

Ellen Emerson White

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Voyage on the Great Titanic (Dear America)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady

by Ellen Emerson White

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

The salty breeze stings your cheeks as the massive ship creaks and groans beneath your feet. You can hear the excited chatter of passengers, the clinking of china, and suddenly, a distant, chilling rumble shakes the deck. This voyage is supposed to be a dream come true, but the night holds a secret that will change everything.

Themes

AdventureFamilySurvivalHistoricalOrphans & Foster Homes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows Margaret Ann, a young girl who becomes a companion to an American woman aboard the Titanic. Through her diary entries, readers experience the excitement of the voyage and the harrowing events of the ship's sinking. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book deals with themes of survival, family, and loss in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Survival
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

197 pages
ISBN
9780545238342
Pages
197
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureSurvival StoriesFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesHistoricalUnited States20th CenturyPeople & PlacesEuropeTransportationBoats, Ships & Underwater CraftOcean LinersDiariesOrphansShipwrecksTitanicSurvivalLondon