Jonathan Harker, an Irish orphan trying to make some money by playing his fiddle in the streets, accidentally becomes a stowaway on a boat when hiding from bullies. To his surprise he finds himself on the Titantic. Fortunately, kind musician Wallace Hartley and Mrs. Weeks, a maid/server, "adopt" him during the voyage.
When the ship begins to sink, Jonathan witnesses the definition of self-sacrifice put into action by Wallace Hartley.
A brief biography about Wallace Hartley is included in the back.
This book offers additional perspective on the sinking of Titanic and would be worthwhile reading during a study of the Titanic.
Warning: one swear word-d***- Up until this point I cannot recall ever reading a swear word in any of Ms. Polacco's book!
-Borrowed from the library.
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