The Ship Of Doom

About The Ship Of Doom

Embark on a thrilling historical adventure with M.A. Bennett's "The Ship Of Doom," the first book in The Butterfly Club series. Join Luna, a young girl who initially finds her aunt's butterfly club dull, only to discover it's a secret society with an extraordinary purpose: time travel. Held in the mysterious Butterfly Room at the Greenwich Observatory in 1894 London, the club uses its unique abilities to explore the future for wonders. Alongside her friends Konstantin and Aidan, and a quirky clockwork cuckoo, Luna boards the incredible Time Train, ready for an unforgettable journey.

Their mission takes them to the year 1912, where they find themselves amidst the grandeur of a magnificent vessel sailing from Southampton to New York. Their target: Guglielmo Marconi and his groundbreaking invention, the wireless radio. However, as the Time Train gang delves deeper into their quest, they uncover the ship's ominous name – the RMS Titanic. With the iconic liner heading directly into perilous icy waters, Luna and her companions face a race against time. Can they successfully locate Marconi and his invention before disaster strikes?

The stakes are incredibly high as Luna, Konstantin, and Aidan must not only save Marconi and secure the wireless radio but also grapple with the profound implications of their actions. Will they manage to get the vital invention back to the Butterfly Club, and how will their interference with such a pivotal historical event alter the fabric of time itself? This gripping children's fiction novel combines elements of time travel, historical mystery, and high-stakes adventure, perfect for young readers fascinated by history and thrilling escapades.

Key Details

• Author: M.A. Bennett
• Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
• Format: Paperback, 384 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• ISBN: 9781801300049

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