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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Contributor(s): Tougias, Michael J. (Author), Sherman, Casey (Author)

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ISBN: 0805097643 ISBN-13: 9780805097641
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2014
Click for more in this series: True Storm Rescues

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft

Dewey: 910.916

LCCN: 2013030661

Age Level: 9-14

Grade Level: 4-9

Lexile Measure: 1140(Not Available)

Series: True Storm Rescues

Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.25" W x 9.33" L (0.76 lbs) 176 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1950's
- Cultural Region - New England

Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents

Review Citations: 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

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 163696
Reading Level: 7.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0

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Publisher Description:

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 by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck and a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping story of heroism and survival with the same intensity as the bestselling book and movie The Perfect Storm.

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)

Contributor Bio(s): Tougias, Michael J.: - Michael J. Tougias is the author and coauthor of more than a dozen books, including two bestselling true-adventure and survival books, Ten Hours Until Dawn: A True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do and Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea.Sherman, Casey: -

Casey Sherman is an award winning journalist and bestselling author of six books including Animal, A Rose for Mary, 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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