I love reading books in diary form and the "Dear America" series of books for younger readers are not only beautifully bound, but each individual story is truly engaging, transporting readers into a bygone era with its enthralling adventures.
The heroines are typically young girls who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances, displaying immense courage in trying times. In this volume, the protagonist is Margaret Ann Brady, a young girl who has been living in an orphanage since her brother immigrated to America five years earlier. When Margaret is chosen as a travel companion for a lady on the Titanic, Margaret sees this as an opportunity to be together with her brother again. Little does Margaret realize of the horrors that lie ahead.
Another highlight of the book is the author's historical note which provides background information on the Titanic and life during the period. There are also archival photographs associated with the Titanic. The book really does provide a glimpse into what might have occurred on this doomed voyage, as seen through the eyes of a young girl. It makes for a riveting piece of historical fiction.
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