Escape From USS Indianapolis

A thrilling story based on a real WWII events, for childrenaged 9 - 12.July, 1945World War II is nearing its end.The Nazis have been defeated in Europe, and Albie hopes he andhis brother, Joe, can return to normal life – or as normalas it can be after losing their parents. But the war with Japanrages on, and when Joe’s assigned to the USS Indianapolis,Albie refuses to be left behind. He sneaks aboard, heading out tosea with the crew.The voyage is cramped and hot, and Joe’s furious when hefinds Albie. Then torpedoes slam through the hull, and the Indianapolisbegins to sink.As chaos unfolds, Joe and Albie get off the ship – but thenightmare is just beginning. There’s little food, wateror shelter. Days are scorching, nights are freezing. All they cando is float and hope for rescue before the Japanese navy returns.Then another threat arrives, drawn by blood in the water: sharks.Every moment becomes a desperate fight to survive. Based on the real-life sinking of the USS Indianapolis duringWWII.A gripping survival story centered on brotherhood and resilience.Written by Andy Marino, known for combining history and pulse-poundingthriller