Michael J. Tougias
Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival
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A riveting WWII account of survival at sea-Book 4 in the middle grade True Rescue series from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina, and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued-and each family member had to find their ow…
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A riveting WWII account of survival at sea-Book 4 in the middle grade True Rescue series from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina, and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued-and each family member had to find their own path to survival.This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, blinding oil, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast.Christy Ottaviano BooksNew York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters.Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9:True Rescue: The Finest HoursTrue Rescue: A Storm Too SoonYoung Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)
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Weitere Autoren: O'Leary, Alison
- ISBN: 978-1-250-12806-5
- EAN: 9781250128065
- Produktnummer: 32889125
- Verlag: Henry Holt
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
- Seitenangabe: 224 S.
- Masse: H23.1 cm x B15.0 cm x D2.5 cm 386 g
- Gewicht: 386
- Sonstiges: Ab 10 - 16 J.
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Michael J. Tougias and Alison O'Leary
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