Flashback Four: The Titanic Mission - by Dan Gutman (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's thrilling Flashback Four series, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. Blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure!

This time, Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel are headed to the deck of the doomed Titanic. Their mission? Capture a shot of the sinking ship, then come right back.

The only problem is, once they arrive aboard the ship, the four friends can't agree on what to do next. Should they try to save the passengers? Or maybe bring back a priceless book before it sinks with the ship?

With real historical photographs to put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Titanic Mission tells the story of the ship's fateful last voyage like you've never seen it before.

From the Back Cover

Are you ready to travel through time for the greatest adventure of your life?

Here's what you need to know:

Who: The Flashback Four--Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel

What: The mysterious billionaire Miss Z is sending the Flashback Four back in time--to the deck of the doomed Titanic. She wants a shot of the sinking ship for her rare-photograph collection.

Where: The cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, four hundred miles off the coast of Canada

When: April 14, 1912

Why: The Flashback Four are beginning to wonder, too!

From bestselling author Dan Gutman comes an adventure of titanic proportions as Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel embark on a journey to capture one of the most exciting moments in history. Racing against time and rising waters, the four kids must work together to get the perfect shot and--most important--to get back home!

Review Quotes

Praise for Flashback Four #1: The Lincoln Project - Kirkus Reviews

"Breezy, good-natured fun and a fair amount of history, too" - Kirkus Reviews

"A fun and fast read, illustrated with photos of the past that really do exist." - Booklist

"This will be a high-demand title." - School Library Journal

"History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman." - Washington Post