In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and t

<p><b>A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>In Harm's Way</i>--a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.<br></b><br><b>"A masterful account of one of history's most poignant and tragic secrets." --#1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee Child<br></b><br>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. <p/>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? <p/>This thrilling wartime account of heroism and survival, Book 5 in the True Rescue narrative nonfiction series, is inspiring and unforgettable--the perfect choice for young adventure-seekers.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Michael J. Tougias, Doug Stanton<br><b>Publisher:</b> Square Fish<br><b>Published:</b> 08/29/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 240<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.48lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.56h x 5.04w x 0.79d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781250909343<br><b>Age Range:</b> 9-14<b