My research for Children of the SS Atlantic brought me to these fantastic books for all ages. My nonfiction title is the first for readers roughly ages 7-10, but there are others that are great for teens and adults. Check out:
- For adults: Atlantic’s Last Stop by Bob Chaulk, who is the historian for the SS Atlantic Heritage Centre, and has been studying the topic for decades
- For adults: this is out of print now, but SS Atlantic by Greg Cochkanoff and Bob Chaulk is almost like a museum in a book, with so many great photos in it
- For teens: Call Me Bill is a stunning graphic novel by local author and artist Lynette Richards that is rooted in a mysterious sailor’s voyage
- For upper middle grade or younger teens who prefer fictionalized accounts: The Gravesavers (also appears to be out of print) is a novel that takes place in the present day with connections to the past. It’s written by prolific and award-winning Nova Scotia author Sheree Fitch.
I also wrote a picture book for 5-8 year olds called The Boy, The Bird, and the Broken Ship that is out on submission with publishers. Please keep your fingers and toes crossed for me!