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Salt to the Sea

By Ruta Sepetys
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Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping historical novel set during the final months of World War II. It follows the harrowing journey of four young people who are fleeing war-ravaged Europe, each carrying their own secrets and wounds. Their paths converge as they seek refuge on the ill-fated Wilhelm Gustloff ship, weaving a poignant tapestry of history, hope, and survival.
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You might enjoy this historical novel if you are intrigued by intertwining stories set against the backdrop of World War II. It offers a poignant exploration of courage, survival, and the resilience of youth amidst chaos and tragedy, with characters whose journeys reveal deep emotional truths. Lovers of gripping narratives that shed light on lesser-known historical events may find it especially compelling.

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Salt to the Sea

It's early 1945 and a group of people trek across Germany, bound together by their desperation to reach the ship that can take them away from the war-ravaged land.

Inspired by the worst disaster in maritime history, Ruta Sepetys, award-winning author of Between Shades of Gray, brilliantly tells a shocking, illuminating and ultimately life-affirming story from World War II.

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An inspirational Second World War novel, based on a true story, from the acclaimed author of Between Shades of Grey, for fans of The Book Thief and Helen Dunmore's The Siege.

WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2017

It's early 1945 and a group of people trek across Germany, bound together by their desperation to reach the ship that can take them away from the war-ravaged land. Four young people, each haunted by their own dark secret, narrate their unforgettable stories. Fans of The Book Thief or Helen Dunmore's The Siege will be totally absorbed.

This inspirational novel is based on a true story from the Second World War. When the German ship the Wilhelm Gustloff was sunk in port in early 1945, it had over 9000 civilian refugees, including children, on board. Nearly all were drowned. Ruta Sepetys, acclaimed author of Between Shades of Grey, brilliantly imagines their story.

Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction — Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY

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Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is praised for its masterful storytelling and vivid depiction of a little-known World War II tragedy. The narrative is both rich and engaging, capturing the terrifying nuances of the historical moment it portrays.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141347400

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 400

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Ruta Sepetys Young Adult

About the Author

Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to under-represented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give a voice to those who weren't able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes.

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