True Rescue: The Finest Hours
The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Published on 2. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-250-13754-8 (ISBN)
Description
This illustrated chapter book adaptation tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four young men in a tiny life boat 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.
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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: 198 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
137 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-250-13754-8 (9781250137548)
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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.