Escaping Titanic

Commemorate the Titanic's disastrous voyage with this harrowing tale of survival. Follow the true story of young Ruth Elizabeth Becker as her awe of the mighty Titanic turns to horror when she is separated from her mother and siblings. Ages 5-10.

About the Author

Marybeth Lorbiecki, M.A., is an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, teaching upper level college writing and children's literature. She has always loved history and topics that deal with how people interact with each other and with the natural world. Marybeth grew up in St.Cloud, Minnesota, went to the College of St. Catherine and later Mankato State University and eventually the University of Essex as an International Rotarian Scholar. She has had various jobs, including book editor and teacher. She presently lives with her husband, David Mataya, and three children in Hudson, Wisconsin.