This simplified version of the Titanic story, written by Paul Shipton for English learners (Penguin Readers series), tells the dramatic and tragic true story of the most famous shipwreck in history.
Summary:
The Titanic was the
biggest and most luxurious ship of its time. It was called “unsinkable”
and set sail from Southampton, England, to New York City in April
1912. Many rich people, families, and immigrants were on board, excited
about their journey.
Four days into the voyage,
on the night of April 14th, the Titanic hit an iceberg in the
North Atlantic Ocean. The iceberg tore a hole in the ship’s side, and the
Titanic began to sink.
There were not enough lifeboats,
and many passengers, especially those in third class, could not escape. Over 1,500
people died, while about 700 survived, mostly women and children.
The book tells the story
from the point of view of several passengers and crew members. It shows the
bravery, fear, confusion, and sadness that happened during the disaster.
Themes:
- Human error and overconfidence (the ship
was thought to be unsinkable)
- Class differences (first-class passengers
were saved more easily than third-class)
- Tragedy and heroism
- Historical lessons and remembrance
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