Description |
391 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Winter, 1945. Four teenagers. Four secrets. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies…and war. As thousands of desperate refugees 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. Yet not all promises can be kept. Inspired by the single greatest tragedy in maritime history, bestselling and award-winning author Ruta Sepetys (Between Shades of Gray) lifts the veil on a shockingly little-known casualty of World War II. An illuminating and life-affirming tale of heart and hope. |
Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Fiction.
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Refugees -- Fiction.
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Genre |
Young adult fiction.
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ISBN |
9780399160301 |
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0399160302 |
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