Cover of Salt to the Sea

Salt to the Sea

by Ruta Sepetys

4.50
Young Adult Fiction

Description

#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . . This paperback edition includes book club questions and exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts.

Book Details

ISBN9780142423622
Published DateAugust 1, 2017
LanguageEnglish
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About the Author

Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys is a Lithuanian-American writer of historical fiction. She is a #1 New York Times and international bestseller, winner of the Carnegie Medal, and has been honored by The American Academy of Arts and Letters.

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