Salt to the Sea

Written by Ruta Sepetys

A book for readers in grades 7 and up reviewed by Emily

    

Salt to the Sea is a story following four young narrators, who share their experiences fleeing from their home countries due to the terrors of World War II. The narrators include Joana, a Lithuanian nurse, Florian, an East Prussian restoration artist, Emilia, a fifteen-year-old girl from Poland, and Alfred, a German sailor assigned to the port of Gotenhafen.

On their journey to West Germany, Joana, Florian, and Emilia make their way to the port of Gotenhafen, where Alfred prepares a ship for evacuation. They reveal secrets and find love along the way, all the while experiencing various trials and tribulations.

I truly enjoyed Salt to the Sea and would recommend it to all. It opened my eyes to the horrors that hundreds of thousands of people had to face to escape violence during World War II. Through unique narrators who share their personal journeys, this book informs readers about the history of World War II.