Salt to the sea : a novel

Sepetys, Ruta (author.).

Record details

Physical Description: remote
1 online resource
Publisher: New York, NY : Philomel Books, 2016.

Content descriptions

Summary, etc.:

-- Wilhelm Gustloff. Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Notcountry, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people aboard must fight for the same thing: survival. Told in alternating points of view, and perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning -- Praise for -- New York Times "A rich, page-turning story that brings to vivid life a terrifying--and little-known--moment in World War II history."--Steve Sheinkin, author of Newbery Honor and National Book Award finalist -- School Library Journal, "Heartbreaking, historical, and a little bit hopeful."---- New York Times "Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both."---- Kirkus * "Beautifully written and deeply feltan important book that deserves the widest possible readership."-- -- Speak From the Hardcover edition.

Source of Description Note:

Online resource; title from READ title page (OverDrive, February 15, 2016).