More than 9,000 people died. Author Ruta Sepetys likes to look for what she calls "hidden chapters of history." She writes historical fiction for teens, and judging by the success of her debut novel, Between Shades of Gray, adults are also reading her.
What war is Salt to the Sea based on?
World War II
How old is Florian in the book Salt to the Sea?
19-year-old
Is the water dancer available on Kindle?
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Is Salt to the Sea an easy read?
Although a young adult novelyoung adult novelYoung adult fiction (YA) is a category of fiction written for readers from 12 to 18 years of age. Common themes related to YA include friendship, first love, relationships, and identity. Stories that focus on the specific challenges of youth are sometimes referred to as problem novels or coming-of-age novels.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Young_adult_fictionYoung adult fiction - Wikipedia, I knew Salt to the Sea would be graphic and tragic, especially since Sepetys focuses on children and teens during WWII. Not to mention that the sinking of the IRL Wilhelm Gustoff is at the heart of this story. Warning: Salt To The Sea is not an easy read.
Is there a Salt to the Sea movie?
Universal Pictures is developing a movie based on Ruta Sepetys' historical novel “Salt to the Sea,” and set up the project with “Transformers” producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
Is Salt to the Sea a series?
Salt to the Sea is a 2016 historical fiction young adult novelyoung adult novelYoung adult fiction (YA) is a category of fiction written for readers from 12 to 18 years of age. Common themes related to YA include friendship, first love, relationships, and identity. Stories that focus on the specific challenges of youth are sometimes referred to as problem novels or coming-of-age novels.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Young_adult_fictionYoung adult fiction - Wikipedia by Ruta Sepetys (book cover illustration and design by Matt Jones i UK). It tells the story of four individuals in World War II who make their way to the ill-fated MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
Is Salt to the Sea a true story?
At the center of "Salt To The Sea" is the true story of a doomed German ship, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Late in the war, this one-time cruise ship became part of a massive evacuation of German soldiers and civilians plus refugees from Poland, Lithuania and beyond.
Is there a sequel to Salt to the Sea?
There is not currently a sequel to Salt to the Sea, nor does the novel lend itself to having one.
When was Salt to the Sea released?
February 2, 2016
Is Salt to the Sea historically accurate?
While the four main characters are all fictional, the events in this novel are all real and, needless to say, the historical accuracy is exemplary. Without cramming the novel with too much historical information or dull explanations, Sepetys is able to transport her readers to another time.Jul 2, 2016