True Rescue: The Finest Hours
The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Published on 6. July 2021
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-250-13753-1 (ISBN)
Description
On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst nor'easters 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 illustrated chapter book adaptation tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four young men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than thirty stranded sailors. It's a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. A riveting survival story for fans of the bestselling I Survived chapter book series.
Christy Ottaviano Books
This illustrated chapter book adaptation tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four young men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than thirty stranded sailors. It's a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. A riveting survival story for fans of the bestselling I Survived chapter book series.
Christy Ottaviano Books
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 years
Illustrations
spot illustrations; photo insert
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
192 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-250-13753-1 (9781250137531)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Michael J. Tougias | Casey Sherman
The Finest Hours (Chapter Book)
The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
E-Book
07/2021
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
€6.49
Available for download
Persons
Michael J. Tougias is the author of many true rescue stories, including The Finest Hours, Into the Blizzard, Overboard!, and Fatal Forecast. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts. michaeltougias.com
Casey Sherman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of 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. He lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Casey Sherman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of 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. He lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts.