World War I represents a fascinating time in history and, of course, is the precursor for World War II (which is really just World War I, Part Two).
I’m so excited about this novel and hopeful that it will find its way into the hearts and minds of young readers. Thank you very much for the kind words about Lines of Courage.
Why did you choose the backdrop of World War I for this story? Nielsen weaves an extraordinary tapestry of survival and disaster in this magnificent thriller.I was lucky enough to see an advance copy of Lines of Courage, which comes out May 17, and it’s an absolutely riveting read. The danger only intensifies when calamity strikes, and readers will be caught up in the terror and suspense alongside Hazel as she fights to save her friends and herself.īestselling author Jennifer A. With the help of a porter named Charlie and a sweet first-class passenger named Sylvia, Hazel explores the opulent ship in secret, but a haunting mystery quickly finds her. When Hazel discovers that mother didn’t send her with enough money for a ticket, she decides she must stow away onboard the storied ship. Following the untimely death of her father, Hazel’s mother is sending her to the US to work in a factory, so that she might send money back home to help her family make ends meet.īut Hazel harbors a secret dream: She wants to be a journalist, and she just knows that if she can write and sell a story about the Titanic's maiden voyage, she could earn enough money to support her family and not have to go to a sweatshop. Hazel Rothbury is traveling all alone from her home in England aboard the celebrated ship Titanic. A thrilling tale from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. As disaster looms on the horizon, a young stowaway onboard the Titanic will need all her courage and wits to stay alive.
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