{"product_id":"attacked-at-sea-michael-j-tougias-9781250853219","title":"Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition): A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival","description":"\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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250853214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250853219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 5.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e510827 \/ Attacked at Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival (Young Readers Adaptati\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Michael J. Tougias","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43945580855551,"sku":"9781250853219","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_02b6c48c-40d9-46e3-98b5-19d1062b6e97.jpg?v=1681508938","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/attacked-at-sea-michael-j-tougias-9781250853219","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}