Attacked at sea : a true World War II story of a family's fight for survival / Michael J. Tougias and Alison O'Leary.
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250128065
- ISBN: 1250128064
- Physical Description: xi, 208 pages, 8 unnumbered plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Christy Ottaviano Books; Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- An adaptation for young readers of So Close to Home: A True Story of an American Family's Fight for Survival During World War II."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-205).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part I. A tired old workhorse -- Ina and the South American venture -- War worries and thinking of home -- Admiral Dönitz and his Gray Wolves -- Harro Schacht and U-507 -- The Grey Wolves and the Mississippi -- Moving ever closer -- Closer to home -- An uneasy feeling -- Part II. Torpedoes in the night -- Ina, Lucille, and a sinking ship -- The raft -- A most hopeless night -- Battling the cold -- Dawn -- Desperation -- Running out of time -- Sharks, dolphins, and birds far away -- Something in the sky -- A silent vigil -- A wavering light -- Part III. Triumphant return to Lorient -- Morgan City, Louisiana, and the hospital -- Recovery -- The family's resilience.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 9-14 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.Grades 7-9 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.1 8 510827.
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World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations > Submarine.
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Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 940.54 TOU (Text) | 30229101191442 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"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."--
