Escape From USS Indianapolis

Author: Andy Marino

Reading age: from c 9 years

Published on 11 September 2025 by Scholastic US in the United States.

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