In Harm's Way

Book #6 in the True Rescue series

Survivors of a sunken ship battle the sea and sharks, raising questions about their miraculous endurance.

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In 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis is torpedoed, leaving 900 sailors adrift in shark-infested waters. As they fight for survival, only 316 endure the ordeal. How did they survive, and why was their ship's disappearance unnoticed? This gripping tale of courage and mystery explores the harrowing days at sea and the unanswered questions that followed.

From the publisher

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 ChildOn 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? 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. Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9True Rescue: The Finest HoursTrue Rescue: A Storm Too Soon Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)In Harm’s Way (Young Readers Edition)Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

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