In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors

Tougias, Michael J.; Stanton, Doug

ISBN 10: 1250771323 / ISBN 13: 9781250771322

Published by Henry Holt & Company, 2022

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1250771323I3N10

Synopsis:

A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias'' New York Times bestseller In Harm’s Way―a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.

"A masterful account of one of history''s most poignant and tragic secrets." ―#1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee Child

On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations.

By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain''s subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive against all odds?

New York Times 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.

More Thrilling True Rescue Books:
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)
A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)
Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)
Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)
Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

About the Authors: MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of over thirty books for adults and middle readers. His books include Fatal Forecast, The Finest Hours, Overboard!, A Storm Too Soon, So Close to Home, The Waters Between Us, Extreme Survival, and The Power of Positive Fishing. He offers slide presentations and an inspiration program titled "Survival Lessons: Decision Making Under Pressure." Visit www.michaeltougias.com

Doug Stanton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose writing has appeared in Esquire, The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, and other national publications. The bestselling In Harm's Way was included in the US Navy's required reading list for naval officers. His book Horse Soldiers is the basis for the movie 12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth. Stanton lectures nationally and has appeared on national TV and radio. He and Anne Stanton provided an initial donation for the publication of Only 316 Survived, and founded a scholarship program benefiting grandchildren of the USS Indianapolis crew.

Bibliographic Details

Title: In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The ...
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket