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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
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by Michael J. Tougias; Casey Sherman

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This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.

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. With the storm in full force and waves up to 70 feet high, four coast guardsmen headed out to sea in a tiny lifeboat to come to the rescue. They were the only hope for the stranded sailors. Despite incredible obstacles, these brave men risked their lives, remembering the unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, but you do not have to come back.

This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping true tale of heroism and survival in the face of the elements.

New 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.

More Thrilling True Rescue Books:
A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)
Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)
Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)
In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition)
Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

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  • Title The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
  • Author Michael J. Tougias; Casey Sherman
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition MTI
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Square Fish
  • Publication date 2015-12-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Maps, Movie/TV Tie-In
  • ISBN 9781250044235 / 1250044235
  • Weight 0.38 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.55 x 5.25 x 0.55 in (19.18 x 13.34 x 1.40 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 9
  • Reading level 1140
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1950's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Cultural Region: New England
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Pendleton (Tanker), CG36500 (Lifeboat)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2013030661
  • Dewey Decimal Code 910.916

About the author

Michael J. Tougias is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the New York Times-bestseller The Finest Hours, A Storm Too Soon, Into the Blizzard, and Attacked at Sea. He also published a memoir, The Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.

Casey Sherman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Finest Hours, 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.

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