**The author of _Between Shades of Gray_ returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastating--yet unknown--tragedies.** In 1945, World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, almost all
Salt to the Sea
โ Scribed by Ruta Sepetys
- Book ID
- 112214732
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 6 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780399160301
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โฆ Synopsis
New York Times Bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "Masterfully crafted"--The Wall Street Journal**
For readers of ** Between Shades of Gray and All the Light We Cannot See , Ruta Sepetys **returns to WWII **in this epic novel that **shines a light on one of the war's most devastating--yet unknown--tragedies.
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World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety.
Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as...
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