The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue: Illustrated Chapter Book)
by Michael J Tougias (Author) Mark Edward Geyer (Illustrator)
Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.
On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas. For the men on board, survival seemed impossible. What follows is a harrowing Coast Guard rescue in a tiny lifeboat, where four young heroes beat the odds and bring more than thirty stranded sailors to safety. This first book in the True Rescue chapter book series is a fast-paced, uplifting 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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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.JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF051160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters
JNF057020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
Massachusetts
Search and rescue operations
Shipwrecks
Shipwreck survival
Chatham
Pendleton (Tanker)
CG36500 (Lifeboat)
Chatham (Mass.)
Fort Mercer (Tanker)
