Salt to the sea : a novel / Ruta Sepetys.

"As World War II draws to a close, refugees try to escape the war's final dangers, only to find themselves aboard a ship with a target on its hull"-- World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom. When their paths converge in rou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sepetys, Ruta (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : Philomel Books, [2016]
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > Juvenile fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > Refugees > Juvenile fiction.
Refugees > Juvenile fiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > Fiction.
Refugees > Fiction.
Wilhelm Gustloff (Ship) > Fiction.
Shipwreck survival > Fiction.
1939-1945
Fiction.
Juvenile works.
Genre:
Fiction.
Juvenile fiction.
Juvenile works.
Physical Description:391 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"As World War II draws to a close, refugees try to escape the war's final dangers, only to find themselves aboard a ship with a target on its hull"-- Provided by publisher.
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom. When their paths converge in route to the ship that promises salvation, Joana, Emilia, and Florian find their strength, courage, and trust in one another tested with each step closer toward safety. When tragedy strikes the Wilhelm Gustloff, they must fight for the same thing: survival.
Call Number:PS3619.E685 S25 2016
ISBN:9780399160301
0399160302