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29 Missing: The True and Tragic Story of the Disappearance of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

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I am an avid reader of books and magazines. And I have to say that 29 Missing is if not the best then one of the best pieces of work I have ever read. It is obvious that the author knows his material. It is not a long book to bore you, but it isn't too short. It covers everything possible. The pictures in this book are amazing. I never knew what a newt suit was before! Also, the map in the book was very useful. I can actually look on a map and find approximetly the Fitz sank! It's great. I am an eighth grader, and I think it's great that there is such a great book that is good for any ages from 12 and 13, or even a man or woman in their fortys and fifties. My mom even liked the book. For anyone of any ages who wants to learn about an amazing ship story, I recomend you read the book 29 Missing by Andrew Kantar.

I believe that the book 29 Missing is facinating for readers of all ages! I am 11 years old and I only knew about the Titanic until I read this.It is a great source of information about the Edmund Fitzgerald. To me, this book was both interesting and amazing. I've learned a lot while reading this book, and I hope that you do too.

"29 Missing" by Andrew Kantar is a brief yet captivating account of the history of the "Edmund Fitzgerald" with an obvious focus on November 10, 1975, the night she sank without warning in Lake Superior. I have read Kantar's other books on Great Lakes shipwrecks and have enjoyed them all. I particularly recommend "Deadly Voyage" on the loss of the "Daniel J. Morrell" in Lake Huron. I also found "Black November" to be a great account of the "Carl D. Bradley" sinking in Lake Michigan. "29 Missing" is, like the other two, a brief and well-written book, though unlike "Deadly Voyage" and "Black November," it is specifically written for young adult readers and the stylistic differences are quite pronounced at times. Note that all three are suitable for young readers of sufficient comprehension, and I recommend them all.

Of course the "Edmund Fitzgerald" is the most famous and most mysterious shipwreck in Great Lakes history, so more potential readers are familiar with the outline of the story than they would be with other maritime disasters. Kantar does an excellent job of covering the total history of the Fitzgerald including her record-breaking size and hauling history, and makes her perilous story come alive especially for younger readers. He discusses the theories of her sinking and briefly outlines the expeditions to the ship and history since the sinking as well. The book features some very nice photographs and a map of the "Fitzgerald's" route on November 9-10, 1975, a feature younger readers will readily appreciate.

This is by no means a definitive history of the "Edmund Fitzgerald," and although it is quite brief and very quickly read by adults, it well serves the noble purpose of introducing younger people to the perils of the Great Lakes and the life and death of the "Edmund Fitzgerald" and the men who sailed on her.

I bought 29 Missing as a gift for my husband, started to read a few pages, and simply could not put it down! I loved the way the author gives all the fascinating details of the Fitzgerald's last voyage and tells about the later expeditions down to the wreck. Some of the other books on the Fitz that I tried to choose from were so dry and included too much technical information. This one tells a story of real human interest that anyone can understand and has photos and a great map so that you can follow the voyage as you read it. When I finished this book, I felt like I had a clear idea of all the reasons why the ship went down and how incredible it was that more ships were not lost that night, especially in the rescue attempts. As far as I am concerned, 29 Missing is the best book you could buy about the Fitzgerald. My husband loved it too!

Purchased this book for a grandson who is very interested in the Great Lakes ships, especiall the Edmund Fitz -- good book, especially for those interested in who was actually missing/lost on the Fitz.

I bought this book for my 10yr old son he has picked the edmand to start with his many finds of the sunken ships of the great lakes

To all readers: Please be advised that this is a kids book for someone in the age group of 10 to 13. Needless to say as an adult, it is a very, very quick read and you probably already know most of the story if you were alive when it happened.

This book is only 46 pages,not 70 as advertised. The $14 is far too much to pay for such a small booklet. It just provides a cursory look at the incident. No in depth look,interviews or details. I was disappointed and was expecting more than I got.