Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition): A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781250853219)

A riveting WWII account of survival at sea from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year!

On 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 Heredia. 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.

This 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.

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)
In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition)
Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

Author: Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary
ISBN-10: 1250853214
ISBN-13: 9781250853219
Publisher: Square Fish
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2022
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.20w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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