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#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.
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This beautiful collection includes paperback editions of her award-winning, critically acclaimed body of work, including Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, Salt to the Sea, The Fountains of Silence, and I Must Betray You. This thrilling WWII mystery—a collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin—is now in paperback! The nonfiction debut by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is now in paperback! Perfect for fans of Burn After Writing and Bird by Bird.
Publisher : Philomel Books
Publication date : August 1, 2017
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0142423629
ISBN-13 : 978-0142423622
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 12 years and up
Dimensions : 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
Grade level : 7 – 9
Best Sellers Rank: #4,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult European Historical Fiction #1 in Teen & Young Adult Military Historical Fiction #15 in Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories
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Customers find this historical fiction book to be a gripping story about a little-known part of history, with strong female characters and multiple perspectives that work brilliantly. The writing style is well-crafted, with one customer noting how the author seamlessly incorporates historical facts. Customers describe it as a heartwrenching tale that brings hope to tragic events, with a quick-moving narrative that holds readers’ interest.
