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Salt to the Sea
Written by Ruta Sepetys
Narrated by Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris and Michael Crouch
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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New York Times Bestseller! "Masterly crafted"-The Wall Street Journal
For readers of Between Shades of Gray and All the Light We Cannot See, bestselling author Ruta Sepetys returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastating-yet unknown-tragedies.
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety.
Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people-adults and children alike-aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.
Told in alternating points of view and perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Erik Larson's Dead Wake, and Elizabeth Wein's Printz Honor Book Code Name Verity, this masterful work of historical fiction is inspired by the real-life tragedy that was the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff-the greatest maritime disaster in history. As she did in Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys unearths a shockingly little-known casualty of a gruesome war, and proves that humanity and love can prevail, even in the darkest of hours.
Praise for Salt to the Sea:
"Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris, and Michael Crouch perform mesmerizing narration worthy of Sepetys's spectacular novel. VERDICT Libraries with even the most limited audio budgets will want to invest." -School Library Journal, starred review
"The talented narrators excel in capturing the tone of their characters…. [They] work together to create a vivid and well-rounded reading experience, [and] bring forth the truth of the wartime experience." -Booklist, starred review
"The four narrators (Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris and Michael Crouch) are superbly cast...The story's plot and pacing translate beautifully to the audio medium." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Featured on NPR's Morning Edition ♦ "Superlative…masterfully crafted…[a] powerful work of historical fiction."-The Wall Street Journal ♦ "[Sepetys is] a master of YA fiction…she once again anchors a panoramic view of epic tragedy in perspectives that feel deeply textured and immediate."-Entertainment Weekly ♦ "Riveting...powerful...haunting."-The Washington Post ♦ "Compelling for both adult and teenage readers."-New York Times Book Review ♦ "Intimate, extraordinary, artfully crafted…brilliant."-Shelf Awareness ♦ "Historical fiction at its very, very best."-The Globe and Mail ♦ "[H]aunting, heartbreaking, hopeful and altogether gorgeous…one of the best young-adult novels to appear in a very long time."-Salt Lake Tribune ♦ *"This haunting gem of a novel begs to be remembered."-Booklist ♦ *"Artfully told and sensitively crafted...will leave readers weeping."-School Library Journal
Praise for Between Shades of Gray
A New York Times Notable Book ♦ A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book ♦ A Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Best Book ♦ iTunes 2011 Rewind Best Teen Novel ♦ A Carnegie Medal and William C. Morris Finalist ♦ A New York Times and International Bestseller ♦ “Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both.”—The Washington Post ♦ *“[A]n important book that deserves th
For readers of Between Shades of Gray and All the Light We Cannot See, bestselling author Ruta Sepetys returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastating-yet unknown-tragedies.
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety.
Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people-adults and children alike-aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.
Told in alternating points of view and perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Erik Larson's Dead Wake, and Elizabeth Wein's Printz Honor Book Code Name Verity, this masterful work of historical fiction is inspired by the real-life tragedy that was the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff-the greatest maritime disaster in history. As she did in Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys unearths a shockingly little-known casualty of a gruesome war, and proves that humanity and love can prevail, even in the darkest of hours.
Praise for Salt to the Sea:
"Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris, and Michael Crouch perform mesmerizing narration worthy of Sepetys's spectacular novel. VERDICT Libraries with even the most limited audio budgets will want to invest." -School Library Journal, starred review
"The talented narrators excel in capturing the tone of their characters…. [They] work together to create a vivid and well-rounded reading experience, [and] bring forth the truth of the wartime experience." -Booklist, starred review
"The four narrators (Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris and Michael Crouch) are superbly cast...The story's plot and pacing translate beautifully to the audio medium." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Featured on NPR's Morning Edition ♦ "Superlative…masterfully crafted…[a] powerful work of historical fiction."-The Wall Street Journal ♦ "[Sepetys is] a master of YA fiction…she once again anchors a panoramic view of epic tragedy in perspectives that feel deeply textured and immediate."-Entertainment Weekly ♦ "Riveting...powerful...haunting."-The Washington Post ♦ "Compelling for both adult and teenage readers."-New York Times Book Review ♦ "Intimate, extraordinary, artfully crafted…brilliant."-Shelf Awareness ♦ "Historical fiction at its very, very best."-The Globe and Mail ♦ "[H]aunting, heartbreaking, hopeful and altogether gorgeous…one of the best young-adult novels to appear in a very long time."-Salt Lake Tribune ♦ *"This haunting gem of a novel begs to be remembered."-Booklist ♦ *"Artfully told and sensitively crafted...will leave readers weeping."-School Library Journal
Praise for Between Shades of Gray
A New York Times Notable Book ♦ A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book ♦ A Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Best Book ♦ iTunes 2011 Rewind Best Teen Novel ♦ A Carnegie Medal and William C. Morris Finalist ♦ A New York Times and International Bestseller ♦ “Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both.”—The Washington Post ♦ *“[A]n important book that deserves th
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Reviews for Salt to the Sea
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really enjoyed this book. I definitely didn't know about this history. I'm so glad I read it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic book told through several different characters perspective. Some you will love some you will hate. But an amazing story
Highly recommend - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant and engaging. So powerful. Must read for all. This novel has the ability to change perspectives. Thank you.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Historical events mixed with an interesting fictional storyline. I was pleasantly engaged through the whole story. Great read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful book. Enthralling characters. Perfectly matched narrators. Heart warming and wrenching.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A great bok that interweves 4 individual lives into one story of the Germans fleeing the invasion of Russia. It speaks to the darkness and the hope that can be found in war. The author should have taken more time at the end to close everything up.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brings to life history that few people know. Wow. You won't be disappointed if you like history even a little bit. It will make you want to learn more about the plight of people half a world away who are long gone from this world. Also, read Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Book had me hanging off every word! Brilliant, heart shattering, and suspenseful! One of the best historical fiction novels I've read in a long time!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A wonderful book, it was a shame about the American accents.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just two words....Loved it? If you are in historical fictions then it's a must read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I am at a loss of words to describe not only how beautifully this book is written, but also what an important piece of modern literature it is. All I can say is this is one of those books you can never go wrong with. If you have come across it, this one is a MUST READ!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/54.5/5. I really enjoyed this book. Although had to get use to how it was written. Listening to the audiobook while reading was very helpful. Oh man the feels I had with this one. It is why I love reading books. To make you feel things that the characters are going through. And this one did just that.