Luck of the Titanic

A new book by Stacey Lee, author of New York Times bestsellers. It tells the story of Valora and Jamie Lark—twin acrobats—who end up aboard the "Titanic" on its first ill-fated voyage.

Valora Lark has a ticket to the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. And her dream is to leave England and start a new life in New York as a circus performer. Only fate turned away from her right at the gangway: Chinese people aren’t allowed to enter America.

In just seven days, while the ship crosses the Atlantic, her fate will be decided—so Valora must get aboard at any cost. She must charm the influential owner of the circus by showing her “deadly act” at the audition. Convince her twin brother to go with her in search of the better destiny their father once dreamed of. Risking living a double life—both a wealthy first-class lady and a poor servant.

Thankfully, for a young acrobat nothing is impossible, and Val finds herself on the ship. But is it a happy thing? After all, it seems the "Titanic" made a bet with the very sea—and the most important thing for every passenger is to survive.

“Luck on the Titanic” has been recognized as the Best Fiction for Young Adults by the American Library Association.