LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Set on board the Titanic this account of four diverse and multi-skilled girls planning a daring heist could possibly only have one outcome – or could it?
The girls are all from different and often very difficult backgrounds – they have no family to back them up and all meet through their lodging house – a depressing place in Dublin with strict rules. Needless to say, the girls all circumvent the rules in some way to make a living and to keep bread on their tables.
Josefa, a thief, chooses and then leads the girls on their daring escapade – they all have skills that will come in handy in the heist; Hinnah is an acrobat from the circus, Violet an actress with amazing talent, and Emilie an artist who can copy absolutely anything. Can these four strong individuals work as a team and create the perfect heist – of a priceless treasure?
As the book progresses, we see the stresses and strains that old grudges, romances, and other actions create. Plus, all the time we know the inevitable outcome of being aboard the fated Titanic. Told by the four voices as time is ticked away in the chapter headings, we see the problems and the weaknesses that each girl brings to the team, as well as their amazing strengths.
An engrossing read which illustrates the difficult position of unattached girls in the 1910’s – will make a super read for historical fiction fans.
Tricia Adams
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A Million to One Synopsis
Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of Time's Best YA books of all time, gives Titanic an Ocean's 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship.
Josefa is an unapologetic and charismatic thief, who loves the thrill of the chase. She has her eye on her biggest mark yet-the RMS Titanic, the most luxurious ship in the world. But she isn't interested in stealing from wealthy first-class passengers onboard. No, she's out for the ultimate prize: the Rubiyat, a one of a kind book encrusted with gems that's worth millions.
Josefa can't score it alone, so she enlists a team of girls with unique talents: Hinnah, a daring acrobat and contortionist; Violet, an actress and expert dissembler; and Emilie, an artist who can replicate any drawing by hand.
They couldn't be more different and yet they have one very important thing in common: their lives depend on breaking into the vault and capturing the Rubiyat. But careless mistakes, old grudges, and new romance threaten to jeopardize everything they've worked for and put them in incredible danger when tragedy strikes.
While the odds of pulling off the heist are slim, the odds of survival are even slimmer…
Perfect for fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper and Girl in the Blue Coat, this high-seas heist from the author of The Henna Wars is an immersive story that makes readers forget one important detail-the ship sinks.
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9780062916327 |
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13th December 2022 |
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Adiba Jaigirdar |
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HarperCollins |
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Hardback |
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362 pages |
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Press Reviews
Adiba Jaigirdar Press Reviews
Fast-paced and gripping. Adiba Jaigirdar has crafted an extraordinary heist following four girls who use their unique talents to steal a prize - and find courage within themselves - Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
Exhilarating, heart-wrenching, and unforgettable. Every page of Adiba Jaigirdar's A Million to One glitters like the Titanic itself, with all the exquisite tension of a first kiss - or an impossible heist - Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six
A Million to One is a fast-paced adventure with rich historical details and so much heart. Even with tragedy looming, I loved spending time with these four brave, brilliant girls - Jordyn Taylor
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About Adiba Jaigirdar
Adiba Jaigirdar was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and has been living in Dublin, Ireland since the age of ten. She has a BA in English and History, and an MA in Postcolonial Studies. She is a contributor for Bookriot, and an ESL teacher.
All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Monae and Hayley Kiyoko. When not writing, she can be found ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, and expanding her overflowing lipstick collection.
She can be found at @dibs_j on Instagram.
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