The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805097641)

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.

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)

Author: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
ISBN-10: 0805097643
ISBN-13: 9780805097641
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 01/14/2014
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.33h x 6.25w x 0.76d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 163696 / Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (Young Readers Adaptation)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2013
Booklist 12/15/2013 pg. 35
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2014 pg. 286
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 183
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 205 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author

Michael J. Tougias is the author and coauthor of more than a dozen books, including bestselling true-adventure and survival books, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, and The Finest Hours.

Casey Sherman is an award winning journalist and bestselling author of books including A Rose for Mary, Black Irish, and Black Dragon.