Sea of Perils

Author: Elizabeth Hawkin
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The Perilous Sea is based on the real-life experiences of survivors during World War II. At that time, a group of children were escorted from Britain, which was under German air raids, to Canada. Their ship was hit by a German torpedo in the Atlantic, and everyone escaped in lifeboats. This book depicts the adventures of one of the lifeboats drifting at sea for eight days, telling the story of the soldiers, crew members, and children fighting against storms, hunger, and fear. It portrays the inner world of the children and the touching experiences of people helping each other in hardship.