Stowaways

Stowaways by Steven Brezenoff, published by Capstone Classroom in 2012, is a 112-page work of juvenile fiction that transports readers to the year 1912 aboard the Titanic. Best friends Maya and Tucker find themselves on an unexpected adventure during their spring break, discovering a collection of artifacts that grants them the ability to travel back in time. Their mission is to save their friend Liam and his parents, who are third-class passengers on the ill-fated ship, while attempting to alter the course of history.

In this engaging narrative, readers will follow Maya and Tucker as they navigate the challenges of their time-traveling quest. The story intertwines elements of action and adventure with themes of friendship and social dynamics, all set against the historical backdrop of the Titanic. As they strive to convince the captain to change the ship’s course before disaster strikes, the book explores the complexities of their mission and the bonds of friendship that drive them forward.