Titanic 2020: Cannibal City facts for kids
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Author | Colin Bateman |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Titanic 2020 |
Genre | Crime, young adult |
Publisher | Hodder Children's |
Publication date
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19 June 2008 |
Media type | Print (Softcover) |
Pages | 306 |
ISBN | 9780340944462 |
OCLC | 271856764 |
Preceded by | Titanic 2020 |
Titanic 2020: Cannibal City is an exciting adventure book for young adults. It's the second novel in the Titanic 2020 series. The story was written by Colin Bateman, an author from Northern Ireland. It was first published on June 19, 2008, by Hodder Children's Books.
What's the Story About?
This book takes place in the year 2020. The main setting is a huge, new cruise ship called the Titanic. This ship is named after the famous RMS Titanic, but this new version is designed to be unsinkable.
The story picks up right after the first book in the series. A big part of the world's population has been affected by a serious illness called the "Red Death."
Main Adventures of Jimmy and Claire
In Cannibal City, the main characters, Jimmy and Claire, are exploring on shore. They are looking for interesting stories to write for the ship's newspaper. During their adventure, they accidentally miss the smaller boat, called a tender, that takes passengers back to the Titanic.
Claire manages to find a way back onto the big ship. But Jimmy isn't so lucky. He can't get back on board. So, he decides to travel along the coast. His plan is to meet the Titanic at its next port of call. This leads him on a new and unexpected journey.
Who Are the Characters?
- Jimmy Armstrong – He is the main character and a teenage stowaway. Jimmy is also the editor of the ship's newsletter.
- Claire – She is the daughter of the Titanic's owner. Claire is a good friend to Jimmy and shares his adventures.