What do You think about The Gravesavers (2005)?
This was a really well-written piece, though quite sad. Minn goes to live with her grandmother and finds that her Nana is trying to save the graves of people who died on the S.S. Atlantic many years ago. I liked how we got two different perspectives for this story, that of Minn living in the present, as well as John, a boy who was on the ship. Different perspectives always throw a different light on a story, and in this case really helped as Minn doesn't know a lot of the details of the crash so it makes sense to have a second speaker. At times I found the time lapse of Minn to be confusing, as she starts to go back into her own past but doesn't make a clear jump back to the present. Her character also seemed pretty young for her age, so younger readers may find an easier time connecting with her.All in all, a good read but quite heavy in its content.
—Sam
This book is one of the most amazing that I've ever read, honest to God. I can't even describe what a remarkable and captivating story it holds. The realness of the characters and the way Sheree Fitch describes how events unfold...... it gives me goose-bumps just thinking about it. I would definitely recommend this book. I will admit that I wasn't so thrilled and excited about it during the first few chapters, it does have a bit of a slow start, but you have to give it a chance. You will be blown away. It actually has a sad ending, but I guess I'm just a bit of a hopeless romantic :). READ THIS BOOK! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
—Sofija
After reading this book, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the grave of the people who died in the crash of the SS Atlantic. In fact, I bugged my mother so much to take me, she finally gave in- and adored it. The fact that this book moved me so much to make me want to go visit a grave when I was ten is unbelievable, and hopefully enough to make you want to read this book. I haven't a whole lot to say about it. I can't remember very specific things about it, considering the last time I read it was two years ago, but I do know that I've had it on my top book lists for a very long time. Minn is such a lovely character, and her grandmother is somebody that grows and works well for the story. All the traditional plot points are there, but you can also catch a few twists thrown in. Overall, this book is amazing. Sheree Fitch is one of my favourite authors, and I hope that, since she lives a stones throw away from me, I can meet her one day.
—Elizabeth Cole
