A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas (True Rescue: Illustrated Chapter Book))

by Michael J Tougias (Author) Mark Edward Geyer (Illustrator)

A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas (True Rescue: Illustrated Chapter Book))
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: True Rescue

When a sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, three weary sailors struggle to survive aboard a life raft in violent waves 80-feet tall in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of A Storm Too Soon: : A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas.

On May 2, 2007, three expert sailors embark on an epic voyage from Florida to France. But the trip of a lifetime soon turns into a nightmare when their sailboat disappears along the Gulf Stream in the throes of a relentless storm. From this point onward, their fate lies in the hands of four courageous coast guardsmen who must navigate brutal conditions in their Search and Rescue mission.

This second book in the True Rescue chapter book series is a suspenseful, incredible story that puts newly independent readers in the middle of the action.

Christy Ottaviano Books

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)
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Kirkus Reviews

This bare-bones action version lacks emotional and character depth but still delivers a gripping tale.

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A Junior Library Guild Selection
Michael J Tougias

Doug Stanton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose writing has appeared in Esquire, The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, and other national publications. The bestselling In Harm's Way was included in the US Navy's required reading list for naval officers. His book Horse Soldiers is the basis for the movie 12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth. Stanton lectures nationally and has appeared on national TV and radio. He and Anne Stanton provided an initial donation for the publication of Only 316 Survived, and founded a scholarship program benefiting grandchildren of the USS Indianapolis crew.

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 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.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781250137579
Lexile Measure
890
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
N/A
Publication date
July 20, 2021
Series
True Rescue
BISAC categories
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF051160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters
JNF057020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
Library of Congress categories
Survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks
Atlantic Ocean
Shipwreck survival
Ocean waves
Rescue work
Rogue waves

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