Attacked at sea : a true World War II story of a family's fight for survival
(Book)
Author
Contributors
O'Leary, Alison, author.
Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
Status
Dupont Hadley Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
940.54 TOU
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940.54 TOU
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Hadley Middle - Teen Non-Fiction | 940.54 TOU | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Downs family -- Juvenile literature.
Downs, Raymond, -- Sr. -- Family -- Juvenile literature.
Heredia (Ship) -- Juvenile literature.
Shipwreck survival -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile literature.
Survival at sea -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile literature.
U-506 (Submarine) -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, German -- Juvenile literature.
Downs, Raymond, -- Sr. -- Family -- Juvenile literature.
Heredia (Ship) -- Juvenile literature.
Shipwreck survival -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile literature.
Survival at sea -- Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile literature.
U-506 (Submarine) -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, German -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 208 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Reading Level
MG
Level 7.1, 8 Points
Level 7.1, 8 Points
Notes
General Note
An adaptation for young readers of So Close to Home: A True Story of an American Family's Fight for Survival During World War II."
General Note
"Christy Ottaviano Books."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Citation/References
Junior Library Guild
Description
"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"--Provided by the publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 10-13.
Target Audience
Grades 5-8.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tougias, M., & O'Leary, A. (2020). Attacked at sea: a true World War II story of a family's fight for survival (First edition.). Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Mike, 1955- and Alison, O'Leary. 2020. Attacked At Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Mike, 1955- and Alison, O'Leary. Attacked At Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Mike, and Alison O'Leary. Attacked At Sea: A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival First edition., Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
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