Sink or Swim

By Steve Watkins

A boy's daring enlistment leads him into perilous waters against Nazi submarines.

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272 pages· 50,625 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Twelve-year-old Colton faces a harrowing choice after a Nazi U-boat attack nearly kills his brother. Stealing enlistment papers, he joins the Navy, determined to fight back. As he navigates the treacherous seas, Colton must conceal his age and confront the relentless threat of enemy submarines. Can he survive the dangers of war and protect his family? The stakes are high, and the enemy is closer than ever. Colton's courage will be tested as he embarks on a perilous journey, questioning if he and his shipmates can withstand the relentless assault of Hitler's forces.

From the publisher

Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat.It’s been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton’s case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny’s boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny’s life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother’s enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton’s bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he’ll have to face Hitler’s ruthless submarines. But the longer he’s on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .

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