Salt to the Sea: Collector's Edition by Sepetys, Ruta

Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys! With a gorgeous package, brand-new content, and the original searing WWII story that has captivated readers for years, this collector's edition is a perfect gift for longtime fans and new readers alike.

#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal!

"A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted." --The Wall Street Journal

Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic." --TIME magazine

Winter 1945.
WWII.
Four refugees.
Four stories.

Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .

Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys like never before in this gorgeous collector's edition. Turn these pages for interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive images and insights from Ruta herself. Find out why this searing World War II story has captivated readers for years--and why Sepetys has become known as a true master of hidden history.

Author: Ruta Sepetys
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.84w x 1.55d
ISBN: 9798217318230
Age Range: 12-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 179545 / Salt to the Sea

About the Author
Ruta Sepetys is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her novels have won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes and are included on more than sixty state award lists. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Tennessee. You can visit Ruta Sepetys at RutaSepetys.com or follow her on Instagram @RutaSepetysAuthor and on Facebook at Facebook.com/RutaSepetys.