Salt to the Sea

Description

Salt to the Sea is a 2016 historical fiction young adult novel by Ruta Sepetys. It tells the story of four individuals in World War II who make their way to the ill-fated MV Wilhelm Gustloff. The story also touches on the disappearance of the Amber Room, a world-famous, ornately decorated chamber stolen by the Nazis that has never been recovered. Sepetys was awarded the 2017 Carnegie Medal, the UK's most prestigious children's book award, for Salt to the Sea.

Description

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. --front flap

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Other Editions

• Salt to the SeaHardcoverPhilomel Books2016-01-01
• Salt to the SeaPaperbackPENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE , LLC2016-01-01
• Lágrimas en el marPaperbackMaeva2016-01-01
• Salt to the SeaeBookGarzanti2016-01-01
• Salt to the SeaHardcoverKönigskinder2016-01-01
• Salt to the SeaeAudioListening Library2016-02-02