{"product_id":"abandon-ship-the-true-world-war-ii-story-about-the-sinking-of-the-laconia-paperback","title":"Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story about the Sinking of the Laconia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlison O'Leary\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incredible World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At the height of World War II, the RMS Laconia was torpedoed by a German submarine five hundred miles off the coast of western Africa. The attack triggered a series of unprecedented events involving allies and enemies from both sides, and left survivors adrift at sea in shark infested oceans, fighting to stay alive with little food or water. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Suspenseful and informative, and featuring historic photographs, this remarkable true account is a testament to the idea that compassion can rule over conflict--even during the cruelties of war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This epic story races along, unspooling like a movie before our eyes--artfully, dramatically, revealing a little known part of WWII history. An intriguing book.\" ―Doug Stanton, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e In Harm's Way\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The authors do an excellent job of conveying the chaos and loss of this grisly historical incident without pushing young readers too deeply into the horror. Many of those who lived through the Laconia catastrophe endured weeks at sea, parched and sunburned and starving in conditions that literally drove men mad. Archival photos add immediacy to this sensational true-life story.\" ―\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An amazing account of a World War II event that is almost entirely unknown.... This story chronicles the courage, compassion, and perseverance of the few survivors of the incident, showcasing war at its worst and humanity at its best.... School librarians will want to add this to their collection.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Storm Too Soon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInto the Blizzard\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAttacked at Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the young reader's adaptation of \u003ci\u003eIn Harm's Way\u003c\/i\u003e by Doug Stanton. A frequent lecturer, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison O'Leary\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist based in New England. She is a former correspondent for the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eand the co-author with Michael Tougias of \u003ci\u003eAttacked at Sea\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 7.66 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abandon Ship! the True World War II Story about the Sinking of the Laconia\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773733241120,"sku":"9780316401470","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ab9ba1cd139a321305c50f99201b07a6_0e623190-f1f9-4538-b420-6556f5a185fd.webp?v=1780431520","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/abandon-ship-the-true-world-war-ii-story-about-the-sinking-of-the-laconia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}