
Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival
Series True Rescue Series By Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary
Edition
Series True Rescue Series By Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary
Hardcover edition
Publisher Macmillan Imprint Henry Holt and Company, Inc. ISBN9781250128065
Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival

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A riveting WWII account of survival at sea—Book 4 in the True Rescue series from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours. On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued—and each family member had to find their own path to survival.
This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast. For fans of Refugee and Unbroken.
This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast. For fans of Refugee and Unbroken.
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High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
With 14 nonfiction books per year, this collection presents exciting, visually appealing content designed to captivate even reluctant readers. Covering history, science, and biographies, these selections provide fun-to-share facts and accessible storytelling.
14 books per Year
$302.40 per Year
Interests
Biographies, History, Nonfiction, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Science/STEAM
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