| The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue Contributor(s): Tougias, Michael J. (Author), Sherman, Casey (Author) |
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ISBN: 0805097643 ISBN-13: 9780805097641 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Young Adult Nonfiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft |
| Dewey: 910.916 |
| LCCN: 2013030661 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140 |
| Series: True Storm Rescues |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.25" W x 9.33" (0.76 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's - Cultural Region - New England |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 163696 Reading Level: 7.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck and a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping story of heroism and survival with the same intensity as the bestselling book and movie The Perfect Storm. Christy Ottaviano BooksNew York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: True Rescue: The Finest Hours True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14 The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition) |
Contributor Bio(s): Tougias, Michael J.: - Michael J. Tougias is the author and coauthor of more than a dozen books, including two bestselling true-adventure and survival books, Ten Hours Until Dawn: A True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do and Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea.Sherman, Casey: - Casey Sherman is an award winning journalist and bestselling author of six books including Animal, A Rose for Mary, Bad Blood, Black Irish, and Black Dragon. He received the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence as a member of the CBS Boston news team, and has been nominated for an Emmy Award. A featured guest on major television networks and news programs, Sherman has lectured at The National Press Club and the US Coast Guard Command Center in Washington, D.C. He lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts. |