Salt to the sea : a novel
(Book)

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Published
New York : Philomel Books, [2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 10
Status
Cavalry Hill Branch - Young Adult Fiction
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Published
New York : Philomel Books, [2016].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
391 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.5, 10 Points
Lexile measure
790

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-389).
Description
"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.
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World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety. Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people--adults and children alike--aboard must fight for the same thing: survival. Told in alternating points of view and perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Erik Larson's Dead Wake, and Elizabeth Wein's Printz Honor Book Code Name Verity, this masterful work of historical fiction is inspired by the real-life tragedy that was the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff--the greatest maritime disaster in history. As she did in Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys unearths a shockingly little-known casualty of a gruesome war, and proves that humanity and love can prevail, even in the darkest of hours. -- Provided by publisher.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,4.5,10.0,179545.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,4.5.
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Accelerated Reader AR,4.5,10.0,179545.,MCPL
Awards
YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2017
Awards
CILIP Carnegie Medal Winner, 2017.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sepetys, R. (2016). Salt to the sea: a novel . Philomel Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sepetys, Ruta. 2016. Salt to the Sea: A Novel. Philomel Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sepetys, Ruta. Salt to the Sea: A Novel Philomel Books, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sepetys, Ruta. Salt to the Sea: A Novel Philomel Books, 2016.

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