{"product_id":"torpedoed-the-true-story-of-the-world-war-ii-sinking-of-the-childrens-ship-paperback","title":"Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of the Children's Ship - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeborah Heiligman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA riveting true story of World War II, \u003ci\u003eTorpedoed \u003c\/i\u003echronicles the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS \u003ci\u003eCity of Benares\u003c\/i\u003e, which evacuated children from England. Don't miss this YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist from critically acclaimed author Deborah Heiligman.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS \u003ci\u003eCity of Benares\u003c\/i\u003e set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the war ships escorting the \u003ci\u003eBenares \u003c\/i\u003edeparted, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a special afterword exclusive to the paperback. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore Awards and Praise for \u003ci\u003eTorpedoed: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe True Story of the World War II Sinking of \"The Children's Ship\"\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eGolden Kite Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHornbook\u003c\/i\u003e Fanfare Selection\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A must-read for all.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Exceptionally well-researched and impressively crafted.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Nonfiction maestro Heiligman here tells a riveting wartime story.\" --\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Extensively documented accounts tell of harrowing escapes, incredible heroism, tragic accidents, eventual rescues, and the gruesome aftermath.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeborah Heiligman\u003c\/b\u003e has written many books for children, including Printz Honor, YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner, and Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Winner \u003ci\u003eVincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e, National Book Award Finalist \u003ci\u003eCharles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Loved Math\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her family in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.6 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535057731805,"sku":"9781250865779","price":19.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/qTyQjV9ljx9781250865779.webp?v=1783981860","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/torpedoed-the-true-story-of-the-world-war-ii-sinking-of-the-childrens-ship-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}