IN 1882 the S.S. Asia, a dangerously overloaded passenger ship, went down in gale- force winds in Georgian Bay, Ontario. More than 100 passengers died in the wreck. Robert Sutherland takes this historical fact and creates a gripping story for middle-grade readers. Tommy Smith, a young orphan, barely survives the sinking. He should feel lucky. But months after being nursed back to health, Tommy discovers that he s been framed for murder. It s a good thing everyone believes Tommy drowned in the sinking, allowing him to take on a new identity in Toronto and a great new job with the circus. But when his past suddenly catches up with him, Tommy must run for his life in a race against time.PREVIOUS EDITION: 0-00-639243-1"