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Crowned with the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2017, this gripping tale transports readers to the waning days of World War II. A disparate group of individuals, united by their desperate quest for salvation, embark on a perilous journey across war-torn Germany. Their destination: a ship that promises escape from the ravaged landscape. Four young souls, each burdened by their own clandestine past, weave together a tapestry of unforgettable narratives.
Readers who savoured 'The Book Thief' or Helen Dunmore's 'The Siege' will find themselves utterly engrossed in this masterful work. Drawing inspiration from a tragic true event of the Second World War, the novel reimagines the ill-fated voyage of the Wilhelm Gustloff. This German vessel, sunk in early 1945, carried over 9,000 civilian refugees, including children, to their watery graves.
Ruta Sepetys, the acclaimed wordsmith behind 'Between Shades of Grey', brings her considerable talents to bear in this poignant exploration of human resilience. As Elizabeth Wein, author of 'Code Name Verity', aptly observes, "Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction." In 'Salt to the Sea', Sepetys once again demonstrates her unparalleled ability to breathe life into the forgotten chapters of history.
Book ISBN: | 9780141347400 |
Book Author: | Ruta Sepetys |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
Book Dimensions: | 195 x 124 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2016-02-04 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 278g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’