{"product_id":"attacked-at-sea-young-readers-edition-a-true-world-war-ii-story-of-a-familys-fight-for-survival-paperback","title":"Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition): A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlison O'Leary\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA riveting WWII account of survival at sea from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn 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 \u003ci\u003eHeredia\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, blinding oil, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore Thrilling True Rescue Books: \u003cbr\u003eThe Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eA Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eInto the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eIn Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eRescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)\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 true rescue stories for young readers and adults, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eInto the Blizzard: Heroism At Sea During the Great Blizzard of 1978. \u003c\/i\u003eA frequent lecturer at schools, colleges, and libraries, Tougias divides his time between Massachusetts and Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison O'Leary \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning journalist based in New England. She is a former correspondent for the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eand the author of \u003ci\u003eSo Close to Home\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInns and Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.2 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival (Young Readers Adaptati\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759459041568,"sku":"9781250853219","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e0fd5a741dc67bdc79ee86046a16590c.webp?v=1780153319","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/attacked-at-sea-young-readers-edition-a-true-world-war-ii-story-of-a-familys-fight-for-survival-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}