# In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors - Hardcover

by **Michael J. Tougias** (Author), **Doug Stanton** (Author)

**A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' _New York Times_ bestseller _In Harm's Way_\--a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.  
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**"A masterful account of one of history's most poignant and tragic secrets." --#1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee Child  
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On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations.

By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive against all odds?

This thrilling wartime account of heroism and survival, Book 5 in the True Rescue narrative nonfiction series, is inspiring and unforgettable--the perfect choice for young adventure-seekers.

### Author Biography

**Doug Stanton** is a #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author whose writing has appeared in _Esquire_, _The New York Times_, _TIME_, _The Washington Post_, and other national publications. The bestselling _In Harm's Way_ was included in the US Navy's required reading list for naval officers. His book _Horse Soldiers_ is the basis for the movie _12 Strong_, starring Chris Hemsworth. Stanton lectures nationally and has appeared on national TV and radio. He and Anne Stanton provided an initial donation for the publication of _Only 316 Survived_, and founded a scholarship program benefiting grandchildren of the USS Indianapolis crew.

**Michael J. Tougias** is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the _New York Times_\-bestseller _The Finest Hours_, _A Storm Too Soon_, _Into the Blizzard_, and _Attacked at Sea_. He also published _The Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature_. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 0.9 x 9.2 x 5.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 08, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors (Yo

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 7.2

**Point Value:** 8

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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