Escape from the USS Indianapolis (Escape #5)

World War II nears its end. Albie hopes he and Joe can return to normal life. But Japan fights on, and when Joe's sent to the USS Indianapolis, Albie sneaks aboard. The voyage is hot and cramped. Joe's furious. Then torpedoes hit. They escape - but with little food, water, or shelter. Sharks circle. Every moment is a fight to survive. A thrilling story based on a real WWII events, for children aged 9 - 12. July, 1945 World War II is nearing its end. The Nazis have been defeated in Europe, and Albie hopes he and his brother, Joe, can return to normal life – or as normal as it can be after losing their parents. But the war with Japan rages on, and when Joe’s assigned to the USS Indianapolis, Albie refuses to be left behind. He sneaks aboard, heading out to sea with the crew. The voyage is cramped and hot, and Joe’s furious when he finds Albie. Then torpedoes slam through the hull, and the Indianapolis begins to sink. As chaos unfolds, Joe and Albie get off the ship – but the nightmare is just beginning. There’s little food, water or shelter. Days are scorching, nights are freezing. All they can do 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 during WWII. A gripping survival story centered on brotherhood and resilience. Written by Andy Marino, known for combining history and pulse-pounding thriller